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title: "NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2019_1 - Contracts Finder Award Notice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05f22a4a-856c-4c7c-8b7f-7969e70f59e0"
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# NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2019_1 - Contracts Finder Award Notice

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05f22a4a-856c-4c7c-8b7f-7969e70f59e0

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting a public procurement process for the "NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2019_1", targeting the pharmaceutical industry. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, having an estimated value of £28,656,720. The contract period begins on 1st October 2019 and concludes on 28th February 2021, with call-off periods specified for different regions. Key delivery locations include various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and South East. The tender process was initiated with an open procedure, and submissions were accepted until 7th June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in pharmaceutical supplies and distribution. Companies offering medicinal products such as bortezomib and darunavir, among others, would be well-positioned to compete. With the increasing demand for pharmaceutical products by the NHS, businesses engaging in high-quality production and supply chain logistics can leverage this project to enhance their market presence and grow sustainably.

## Notice

NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2019_1 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/17/5547 Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 34 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: LSNE: 01/10/2019 to 30/04/2020 (7 months) CESW: 01/10/2019 to 30/09/2020 (12 months) NWLN: 01/10/2019 to 28/02/2021 (17 months) Awarded product list bortezomib, arsenic, darunavir, atazanavir, ritonavir, miglustat, gefitinib, carglumic acid, clofaribine, ganciclovir, aprepitant, dexmedetomidine, solifenacin, atomoxetine, atovaquone, metaraminol and olopatadine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ac8d77-95ca-425e-bf54-e7bc1954bddf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,656,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,656,720 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE LIST OF AWARDED SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING SME STATUS) AT T |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2019 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ac8d77-95ca-425e-bf54-e7bc1954bddf
- 7 May 2019 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11db1fa-927c-4b4d-9233-af7583ed38c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ac8d77-95ca-425e-bf54-e7bc1954bddf
  26th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11db1fa-927c-4b4d-9233-af7583ed38c3
  7th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9cea2e5-0499-4934-b7be-d0d5749f8d21
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ce07f99-3181-4d78-9052-4de980e529ef
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80ccd293-e9c7-4f1b-ae17-47514dc263f0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee784de4-8cab-4d17-9338-10bc01595faf
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/328b2533-4a9e-4a5d-b945-4f8acd2cd258
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80d4a0bf-a453-4c2b-94ab-f85231a1646b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b46ec72-8d8a-434e-a7e6-d933067b7b36
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/688779d9-bfe7-4cb4-8b22-970bf178d7c4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4eff10e-b93a-4726-bc42-861a43997458
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62cac95e-ce17-4719-a365-e667435b2ac8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e522eff-0779-4226-a744-090a5c5f10ae
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98109baf-dfa8-49a4-99de-121952cc4a11
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b15b5d15-5eb8-4fb3-bd60-12d26885bde5
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d876c2de-9cde-47fa-8ac3-2ed57fb16041
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/351858a5-3fe4-450d-93e3-e2802c45660f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ec0b718-a030-43af-88aa-8d7fdd8b369b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d66f022-f272-46f4-b8ec-8bef3c25fc85
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk

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