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title: "NHS Framework Agreement - Hepatitis C Medicines"
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# NHS Framework Agreement - Hepatitis C Medicines

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c33d335-2d00-4da2-8f8f-7c8a518ef2bd

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## Summary

The NHS Framework Agreement for Hepatitis C Medicines covers contracts for the Midlands, East, North, London, and South of England regions, initiated by NHS England. This open tender process commenced on 1st April 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2019, with a potential extension of up to 12 months at the contracting authority's discretion. The total value of the contract is £180 million and it primarily categorises under pharmaceutical products. The tender period for this contract ended on 29th January 2018.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those specialising in Hepatitis C treatments. Companies that can offer the required medicines and demonstrate capabilities in meeting supplier criteria are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can participate in this tender, promoting competitive diversity and potential growth within the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for Hepatitis C medicines for Midlands & East and North of England regions and NHS Framework Agreement for Hepatitis C Medicines for London and South of England regions Period of framework agreement: CM/PHR/17/5560/01 - Hepatitis C medicines for Midlands & East and North of England - 1 April 2018 - 28 March 2019 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months. CM/PHR/17/5560/02 - Hepatitis C medicines for Midlands & East and North of England and Hepatitis C Medicines for London and South of England - 1 April 2018 - 28 March 2019 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months Additional information: Attached is the model form framework agreement. All of the awarded frameworks were made on the basis of the model form framework agreement. Redacted award schedules have been attached for each of the awarded suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2992a566-9dee-4a1e-9d7a-c8ced6fec880 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; GILEAD SCIENCES; MERCK SHARP AND DOHME; ROCHE PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2992a566-9dee-4a1e-9d7a-c8ced6fec880

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2992a566-9dee-4a1e-9d7a-c8ced6fec880
  21st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/253883a1-c0fd-4e93-9a25-ccc2de9e953c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c002094a-5e13-4df9-9a0b-1d7801d4e171
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