This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2018 at 09:28

Tender

04 Jun 2018 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is conducting a public procurement process for the "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche A". This procurement falls under the pharmaceuticals industry category and is taking place in various regions of the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and South East. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract value is estimated at £211,435,404. The contract period spans from 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2020, with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The tender period ended on 5 July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those offering branded pharmaceuticals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is open to a wide range of suppliers. Companies with experience in supplying healthcare products, especially those focused on proprietary pharmaceuticals, will be well-positioned to compete for this government contract. This represents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England Framework Agreement - London - Tranche A

Notice Description

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche A 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2020 with an option to extend up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b2dd479-3a52-442f-a080-4372505d9351
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e290ba-992d-4644-b5a2-d89686eab097
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 (above threshold)
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
£211,435,404 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,435,404 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 2-3 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, 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
20
Supplier Names

Merck Serono Limited

Merz Pharma UK Ltd

Organon Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd

Novo Nordisk

Pfizer Ltd

Pharmacosmos UK Ltd

Roche Products Ltd

Sandoz Ltd

Teva UK Limited

Vifor Pharma UK Ltd

ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd

Abbvie Ltd

Accord-UK Ltd

Allergan

Amgen Ltd

Bristol Myers Squibb

Eli Lilly & Company Ltd

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Ipsen

Janssen-Cilag Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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