Award

NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Clozapine

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 13:10

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by NHS England, under tender ID CM/PHG/22/5667, pertains to the supply of pharmaceutical products, specifically Clozapine, across all regions within the UK. Classified under the industry category of pharmaceutical goods (CPV code 33600000), this procurement involves a framework agreement extending from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with potential extension options available for up to 24 months. The open procurement method was employed, and the tender reached its award stage with contracts awarded to Leyden Delta B.V., Mylan, and Britannia Pharmaceuticals. This tender process exemplified NHS England's commitment to securing efficient pharmaceutical supplies, further supported by a competitive procurement environment as evidenced in the award phase completed on 16th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical supply sector, particularly those with capabilities in producing or distributing psychiatric medications like Clozapine. SMEs such as Leyden Delta B.V. and Mylan, along with larger organisations like Britannia Pharmaceuticals, have successfully competed for similar contracts, highlighting a conducive environment for both small and large firms to expand their market presence. Businesses equipped with robust supply chains and a focus on quality can leverage such contracts to solidify their standing with prominent public health institutions, enhancing their growth potential and revenue streams in the health sector.

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Notice Title

NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Clozapine

Notice Description

NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Clozapine<br/><br/>Offer reference number: CM/PHG/22/5667<br/><br/>Period of framework agreement: 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods of up to 24 months.

Lot Information

Supply of Clozapine EXCLUDING Testing - All Regions

Supply of Clozapine EXCLUDING Testing - All Regions

Offer reference number: CM/PHG/22/5667

Period of framework agreement: 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods of up to 24 months. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.

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

Supply of Clozapine INCLUDING Testing - All Regions

Supply of Clozapine INCLUDING Testing - All Regions

Offer reference number: CM/PHG/22/5667

Period of framework agreement: 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods of up to 24 months. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e31d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040535-2025
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
£39,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£39,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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
Gemma Tomlinson
Contact Email
gemma.tomlinson1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BRITANNIA PHARMACEUTICALS

LEYDEN DELTA

MYLAN

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