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NHS Framework, North of England, Branded Medicines-Tranche A and Annual Tranche

NHS England

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Framework for Branded Medicines, specifically Tranche A and Annual Tranche, was initiated by NHS England, located in Runcorn, UK. This procurement process, which falls under the pharmaceutical products category, employed an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 12 November 2020, and the contract commenced on 1 March 2021, running through to 28 February 2023. The total value of this contract is approximately £203,608,576.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger pharmaceutical companies. Businesses that specialise in pharmaceutical products, particularly those capable of providing branded medicines, would be well-suited to compete in this framework. The structure caters to various suppliers, enhancing partnerships and encouraging innovative solutions in the healthcare sector across the North of England and the Isle of Man.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Framework, North of England, Branded Medicines-Tranche A and Annual Tranche

Notice Description

NHS Framework, North of England, Branded Medicines-Tranche A and Annual Tranche

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-711f74f7-430c-4b80-a5e0-b3ce69f928b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c79f497-16c3-4690-811a-e563a9431052
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£203,608,576 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£407,217,128 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
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
Postcode Area
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
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

Accord-UK Ltd

Allergan

Amgen Ltd

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED

Biogen Idec Limited

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Chugai Pharma UK Ltd

Eli Lilly & Company Ltd

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Ipsen

Janssen-Cilag Ltd

Merck Serono Limited

Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited

Merz

Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited

Novo Nordisk

MSD

Pfizer Ltd

Pharmacosmos UK Ltd

Roche Products Ltd

Sandoz Ltd

Teva UK Limited

THORNTON & ROSS LIMITED

UCB Pharma Ltd

Vifor Pharma UK Ltd

Celltrion Healthcare

Gedeon Richter UK Ltd

Further Information

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