Tender

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

13 Dec 2018 at 12:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is conducting an open tender for the 'NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National', aimed at securing pharmaceutical products. This procurement process, which is currently active, is scheduled to end on 17 January 2019, and the contract will commence from 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2021, with an option for a 24-month extension. The tender encompasses multiple delivery locations across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, with a total estimated value of approximately £2.7 billion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the pharmaceutical sector, to expand their operations by supplying branded medicines to the NHS. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the tender process is designed to encourage participation from varied suppliers. With the scope of delivery across multiple UK regions, businesses positioned to meet the stringent NHS requirements will find a valuable contracting opportunity that can enhance their market presence and growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National

Notice Description

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Contract Period: 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2021 (with an option to extend for a period or periods of up 24 months) Tender Reference: CM/PHR/16/5518

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9752b5c-5ab1-4d95-b79d-06d2ab28d307
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c3adb8-8e54-497c-8e30-1ebb107d4d85
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
£2,702,683,780 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 2-3 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
Katie Noonan
Contact Email
katie.noonan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
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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