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09 Mar 2017 at 14:45

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09 Mar 2017 at 10:48

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09 Mar 2017 at 10:34

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09 Mar 2017 at 09:00

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17 Jan 2017 at 11:08

Award

29 Nov 2016 at 10:32

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NHS Pharmaceuticals 2016_2" is managed by the Commercial Medicines Unit, a part of the UK government based in Runcorn, England. This tender involves pharmaceutical products classified under the CPV code 33600000 and encompasses a significant budget ranging from £105 million to £115 million. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 January 2017 and conclude on 30 June 2018. The tender period ended on 17 August 2016, but businesses could have engaged in call-offs during several defined periods across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North West, Eastern & North London, South East, and others.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those capable of providing goods relevant to the NHS and meeting the contract's quality standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a specific reference to SME suitability. Companies that can navigate the complexities of public procurement and supply pharmaceutical products will find this tender suitable for expanding their market presence and establishing long-term relationships within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS Pharmaceuticals 2016_2

Notice Description

Invitation to offer for NHS Pharmaceuticals 2016_2 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/12/5379 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below with options to extend up to a maximum period of 36 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: North West & Eastern & North London: 01/01/2017 to 31/01/2018 (13 months) South East & South London 01/01/2017 to 30/06/2018 (18 months) & North East & Yorkshire: Central & South West: 01/01/2017 to 30/06/2017 (6 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7fa85cf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f6dca6-91a7-4179-8e99-a8625cff2c02
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
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT
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
2
Supplier Names

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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