This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 12:29

Tender

13 Oct 2020 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking suppliers for the "NHS Framework for the North of England, Branded Medicines - Tranche A," which includes Branded Medicines, Cytokine Modulators, and other Monoclonal Antibodies. This tender, with an estimated value of £304,454,289, follows an open procurement method, attracting interest for medicines across the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. The tender period closes on 12th November 2020, and the subsequent contract is anticipated to last from 1st March 2021 to 28th February 2023.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical sector specialising in branded medicines or related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria include provisions for their participation. Companies that can demonstrate experience in supplying the NHS and adhering to quality standards are well-positioned to compete for this significant contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS Framework for the North of England, Branded Medicines - Tranche A

Notice Description

NHS Framework for the North of England, Branded Medicines - Tranche A plus Cytokine Modulators and other Monoclonal Antibodies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f09d9334-f777-4cf2-861b-8fa1defca98b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e38961c-d7e6-4b19-b6a2-ef56ff93cccb
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
£304,454,289 £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
12 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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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