Planning

NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals

NHS ENGLAND

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08 Dec 2022 at 11:20

Planning

08 Dec 2022 at 11:19

Planning

18 Aug 2022 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England is planning a procurement process for National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals, classified under pharmaceutical products. The estimated contract value is £1.5 billion, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The tender is scheduled to be published by 1st November 2025, with a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is located in Runcorn, England, with the postal code WA7 2ES.

This tender for National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals by NHS England presents a significant business opportunity within the pharmaceutical industry for companies offering these products. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete in this open procedure procurement process. The contract period spans over two years, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. Businesses located in or willing to operate in the Runcorn, England area stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals

Notice Description

NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8920c60-a706-445b-a385-9bdb3b49a22f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02e645c-009b-4a09-8923-f38db03ba40d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement 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
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 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
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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