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Award

11 Mar 2025 at 17:11

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 17:10

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 17:10

Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded the procurement process for the NHS National Framework for the supply of Pomalidomide, with contracts awarded to multiple suppliers, including Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd, Amarox Limited, Grindeks Kalceks UK Ltd, Thornton and Ross Ltd, and Wockhardt UK Limited. This initiative, focused on pharmaceutical products under the CPV code 33600000, aims to supply Pomalidomide starting from 1 April 2025 and running until 31 May 2026, with potential extensions up to 24 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the awards were based primarily on price criteria. The procurement stage is complete, with details published by Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain – NHS Medicines Value & Access. The framework agreement spans regions including CESW, LSNE, and NWLN across the UK.

This framework agreement creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry to engage in sustained partnerships with NHS England, fostering long-term growth and stability. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical goods, particularly those with capabilities in supplying Pomalidomide, will find this tender highly advantageous. SMEs like Amarox Limited, Grindeks Kalceks UK Ltd, and Wockhardt UK Limited are particularly well-suited to compete, alongside larger firms such as Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd and Thornton and Ross Ltd. The open procedure and clear price criteria ensure fair competition, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate, potentially increasing market exposure and business expansion.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS National Framework for the supply of Pomalidomide commencing 1 April 2025

Notice Description

Project title: NHS National Framework for the supply of Pomalidomide commencing 1 April 2025<br/>Offer reference number: CM/TNS/24/5719<br/><br/>Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months.<br/>Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:<br/><br/>CM/TNS/24/5719/01 - Pomalidomide<br/>Lot 1 CESW: 01/04/2025 to 31/05/2026<br/>Lot 2 LSNE: 01/04/2025 to 31/05/2026<br/>Lot 3 NWLN: 01/04/2025 to 31/05/2026<br/><br/>Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England

Lot Information

Lot 1

Project title: NHS National Framework for the supply of Pomalidomide commencing 1 April 2025
Offer reference number: CM/TNS/24/5719

Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months.
Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:

CM/TNS/24/5719/01 - Pomalidomide
Lot 1 CESW: 01/04/2025 to 31/05/2026
Lot 2 LSNE: 01/04/2025 to 31/05/2026
Lot 3 NWLN: 01/04/2025 to 31/05/2026

Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England. Additional information: RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE;
Any supplier may be disqualified who does not respond to the following in the requisite manner:
1) Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information. This procurement exercise will be conducted on the eTendering portal at http://health.atamis.co.uk
Candidates wishing to be considered for this procurement exercise must register, and provide additional procurement specific information (if requested) through the eTendering portal as follows:
1.1) If not already registered, Candidates should register on the eTendering portal at http://health.atamis.co.uk and click the link to register:
- agree to the user agreement
- populate company details
1.2) Once registered, candidates must register interest as follows:
- log to the portal
- select "Find Opportunities" from the supplier home screen, use the "Sort by:" facility to find this opportunity and select the bold blue title to select
- review opportunity details and click "Register Interest"
- as you select the opportunity, you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response or decline to respond (if you decide not to participate in the opportunity)
1.3) There is a supplier user guide on using the system and Candidates can contact the Atamis helpdesk at supporthealth@atamis.co.uk or by calling 0800 9956035 for technical assistance when completing responses.
2) General supplier information.
To manage and assess supplier information the Contracting Authority requests candidates provide their
company profile in the Government's Supplier Registration Service (which has replacedsid4gov), as follows:
2.1) If not already registered (the previous sid4gov password, login and details will still
be on the system), candidates must go to the following web page https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
and select "Register" at the top of the page.
Key in details as requested to search for your company. If you do not have a D-U-N-S(r)Number, click on the link at the right of the page to obtain a number from D&B.
Candidates must obtain a Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) D-U-N-S(r) Number to enable registration on the system.
2.2) Once registration is complete you are able to create and update your company profile. Candidates should ensure all the mandatory fields of their profile are completed and up to date for each procurement exercise.
D&B data will be supplied automatically by D&B.
2.3) For further help or information concerning this telephone +44 (0) 161 413 7982 or via the
message function on the website.
OTHER CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES
The framework agreement is for the benefit of other participating NHS bodies (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other non-NHS bodies which the participants deem necessary for the delivery of services or goods to NHS bodies, local authorities, other government departments or non-departmental public bodies charged with the delivery of healthcare or health related services.

Options: Option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008851-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Amarox Limited

Grindeks Kalceks UK Ltd

Thornton and Ross Ltd

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd

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