Planning

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Oral Products

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

22 May 2018 at 10:52

Planning

19 Sep 2017 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is planning a tender titled "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Oral Products" as part of a National Framework Agreement aimed at procuring pharmaceutical products. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of £180 million allocated over two periods: £90 million from April 2019 to March 2020 and the same for April 2020 to March 2021. The future notice for this opportunity is set to be published on 18th June 2018, with the contract period expected to run from March 1, 2019, to February 28, 2021. Delivery addresses cover a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in generic oral products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the open procurement method designed to foster competition. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing, distributing, or developing pharmaceutical products would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aligns with their operational expertise and market needs.

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Notice Title

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Oral Products

Notice Description

NHS National Framework Agreement for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Oral Products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e08293-1a43-42aa-8922-7123cce45f78
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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