Tender

NHS National Framework - Generics Housekeeping/Supply Chain Resilience Products

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated an open tender process for the procurement of Generics Housekeeping and Supply Chain Resilience Products under the title "NHS National Framework - Generics Housekeeping/Supply Chain Resilience Products". This procurement, classified under the pharmaceutical products industry category, will span multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including the Midlands, Southwest, Northwest, London, Northeast, South, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The framework agreement is set to begin on 1 June 2025, with various contract periods outlined for different product categories and regions, and an end date of 31 May 2027. The tender became active on 15 January 2025, with an application deadline set for 14 February 2025 at 13:00 GMT.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in pharmaceutical products. The open procurement method encourages wide participation, providing an equitable platform for suppliers to secure contracts through a clear and competitive framework. Companies with expertise in supplying both oral and non-parenteral products, as well as hospital-exclusive items, are well-suited to compete. This extensive framework agreement is valuable for businesses aiming to develop robust supply chain resilience within the NHS, fostering long-term partnerships and enhancing market presence across the specified UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS National Framework - Generics Housekeeping/Supply Chain Resilience Products

Notice Description

Project title: NHS National Framework for the supply of Generics Housekeeping / Supply Chain Resilience Products, commencing 1 June 2025 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/24/5720 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5720/01 - Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027 (24 months) NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027 (24 months) LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027 (24 months) CM/PHG/24/5720/02 - Hospital Only Products DCE (Midlands) & DSW (Southwest): 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026 (12 months) DNW (Northwest) & DLN (London North): 1st June 2025 to 31st January 2027 (20 months) DLS (London South) & DNE (Northeast): 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026 (12 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-909e53b2-4322-4a55-881b-d8aedab818a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3038be95-eca7-4cdb-9179-7575582bde16
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,099,124 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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, CHESHIRE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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