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Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 12:51

Tender

06 Oct 2020 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, specifically for Branded Medicines - Tranche B, is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process. The buying organisation, NHS England, has designated a budget of £353,388,134 for this procurement, which covers various regions including East Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and West Midlands, as well as the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey. The tender period concluded on 5th November 2020, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st March 2021 and run until 28th February 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement opportunity represents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products, including suppliers of cytokine modulators and monoclonal antibodies. Companies with the capability to provide branded medicines and the required technical specifications are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Those who can demonstrate compliance with the quality control measures specified in the tender documents, and have a strong understanding of the NHS procurement framework, may find this tender especially beneficial for expanding their operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B

Notice Description

NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B plus Cytokine Modulators and other Monoclonal Antibodies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a55b1174-e5b5-4071-a621-5acd926f27a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0770ff43-43ee-4d58-b4cd-6f7c7bebe450
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£353,388,134 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Additional Buyers

Health Family

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
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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