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title: "NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11"
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# NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c55ce2b-812d-4190-ac76-989fb0a149b6

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting a tender for the "NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11" as part of the pharmaceutical products sector. The framework agreement has a total value of £217 million and covers a contract period from 1st July 2018 to 31st July 2019, with potential call-off periods specified for various regional categories. The tender was completed with an open procurement method, and relevant deadlines for submission have already passed, with the latest update published on 26th April 2018.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceuticals industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in generic pharmaceuticals or those with capabilities in hospital products are encouraged to participate, as they can benefit from potential contracts across multiple regions in the UK, including North East, North West, and South East areas, among others. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach in the healthcare sector and collaborate with the NHS.

## Notice

Invitation to offer for NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11. Offer reference number: CM/PHG/17/5530. Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below with options to extend up to a maximum period of 26 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: Hospital Only Products - Central and South West (CESW) 01/07/2018 to 31/07/2019 (13 months); North West and Eastern and North London (NWLN) 01/07/2018 to 31/07/2019 (13 months) and South East and South London and North East and Yorkshire (LSNE) 01/07/2018 to 31/07/2019 (13 months). Oral Products - All Regions 01/07/2018 to 28/02/2019 (8 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46edf825-19d2-4160-aced-f8ca06ee5c4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,000,000 |
| 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

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2018 at 08:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46edf825-19d2-4160-aced-f8ca06ee5c4e
- 18 Apr 2018 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46edf825-19d2-4160-aced-f8ca06ee5c4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46edf825-19d2-4160-aced-f8ca06ee5c4e
  26th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to e-sourcing portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01ccd857-e32b-4216-be57-8a0e1eb0cba1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19e0cd6c-1057-4cad-8838-4e34e7603109
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/099809ee-4b11-47c3-8013-882991fd036e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b633afb4-3989-40f8-8d18-431dd9429d80
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder

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