Award

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - National

COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2017 at 07:49

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT, which has initiated a tender for the "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals – National." This agreement falls under the pharmaceutical products category, with a total contract value of £659,023,788. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12 December 2016. The contract period spans from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2019, covering delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom including North East, North West, and London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Firms that specialise in branded pharmaceuticals, have capabilities to meet NHS standards, and can manage large-scale distribution across multiple regions in the UK would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Suppliers that can innovate and provide quality products within this framework will have a chance to forge a long-term partnership with a critical player in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - National

Notice Description

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - National

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70cbf83e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab53ce5-ed21-4bc7-aee8-87a738f8068e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£659,023,788 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£876,875,642 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEASE REFER TO AWARD SCHEDULES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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