Award

NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Dec 2019 at 10:48

Tender

15 May 2019 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by NHS England for the "NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12." This framework, related to the pharmaceutical products industry, is set in the United Kingdom and targets various regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the framework agreement lasting a maximum of 48 months, scheduled from 1st February 2020 to 31st January 2022 for hospital products, and ending on 28th February 2021 for oral products. The tender period for offers closed on 18th June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in generic drugs. Suppliers, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), may find this contract advantageous as the procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of competitors to submit proposals. With a substantial contract value of approximately £874 million, businesses focusing on both hospital and oral pharmaceutical products will be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative framework agreement.

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Notice Title

NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12

Notice Description

Award details for NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/17/5531 Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 48 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: Hospital Only Products - DLS/DNE/DNW regions: 01/02/2020 to 31/01/2022 (24 months) DLN/DCE/DSW regions: 01/02/2020 to 31/01/2021 (12 months) Oral Products (100%) all regions: 01/02/2020 to 28/02/2021 (13 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1c7037-987d-4940-9145-d1d7173aaa42
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33690000 - Various medicinal products

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£349,520,580 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,520,580 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 2-3 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.ford1@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

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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