This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2020 at 10:00

Tender

07 May 2020 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is currently undertaking the "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 1 2020" tender. This procurement, categorised under the "Pharmaceutical products" industry, aims to establish a framework agreement for supplying generic pharmaceuticals. The framework will be active from 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2021, with a potential extension of up to 12 additional months at the buyer's discretion. The tender, initiated under an accelerated open procedure due to the urgent demand arising from the COVID-19 outbreak, had its submission deadline on 20th May 2020. The procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, and others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that specialise in generic medicines designed for hospital use. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to partake in this process, which aims for inclusivity among suppliers. As the NHS seeks to secure a reliable supply of critical health products amidst ongoing challenges in the healthcare market, businesses equipped to provide these necessary pharmaceutical goods will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this valuable contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 1 2020

Notice Description

NHS National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals - Interim 1 2020 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/20/5589 Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 24 months (12 months plus options to extend (at the Authority's sole discretion) for up to a further 12 months) OJEU Reference number: 2020/S 089-213548 Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement Hospital Only Products: DLS/DNE/DNW 01/08/2020 to 31/07/2021 (12 months) DLN/DCE/DSW 01/08/2020 to 31/07/2021 (12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a01f42cd-4c5e-443f-823e-e9082c06fcbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89798d1e-e3ba-44ca-bbec-8bfd7c424834
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
Accelerated 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

33690000 - Various medicinal products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,226,780 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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, 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 see list of awarded suppliers (including SME status) at t

Further Information

Notice Documents

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