Planning

Framework Agreement for the supply of wholesaler pharmaceuticals

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 11:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is planning a procurement process for a Framework Agreement focused on the supply of wholesaler pharmaceuticals. This process pertains to the category of goods, specifically targeting the supply of medicines and related products for pharmacy use. It is situated in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st June 2025 to 30th April 2029. The estimated gross value of the contract is £120,000,000, and this tender notice was most recently published on the 21st of May, 2025. This procurement is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date scheduled for the 26th of May, 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly for wholesalers specialising in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Companies that have robust supply chains and the ability to meet large-scale demand for medicinal products would be well-positioned to compete for this Framework Agreement. The use of a framework agreement indicates the potential for long-term collaboration and stability for suppliers meeting the Trust’s requirements, allowing for sustained business growth and expansion. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance a company's profile and provide access to further opportunities within the public healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the supply of wholesaler pharmaceuticals

Notice Description

Supply of various wholesaler products for Pharmacy such as medicines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023838-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Tommy Murphy
Contact Email
tommy.murphy@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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