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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ca0de3b-bc9e-4716-b605-5617ad5e96ef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-06-07"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_2

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ca0de3b-bc9e-4716-b605-5617ad5e96ef

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_2" is undertaken by NHS England, focusing on the pharmaceutical products industry. The contract will encompass oral products and hospital-only housekeeping supplies, with delivery periods set from 15 June 2021 to 31 January 2023 across various regions in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender has a total contract value of £2,772,731.97. The award date was recorded on 1 April 2021, with the formal notice published on 7 June 2021, marking the completion of this tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those that can supply generic medicines and hospital-related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity, particularly in terms of being able to fulfil the requirements outlined in the framework agreement. Competitors in this space should be prepared to engage in a comprehensive delivery strategy and adhere to NHS standards, thus paving the way for continual growth and collaboration within the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: Oral (plus non-parenteral) Products: All regions: 15/06/2021 to 28/02/2022 (8.5 months) Transition CESW: 15/06/2021 to 30/06/2022 (12.5 months) LSNE: 15/06/2021 to 31/01/2023 (19.5 months) NWLN: 15/06/2021 to 31/01/2022 (7.5 months) Hospital Only Housekeeping Products: All regions: 15/06/2021 to 31/01/2022 (7.5 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43c7633-ecc6-4dbb-b2be-de00f668fee2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,772,731 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,772,731 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AMAROX; ASPIRE PHARMA; BRISTOL LABORATORIES; BROWN & BURK; CIPLA (EU; DAY LEWIS MEDICAL; DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; LABORATORIO REIG JOFRE; LEXON; MILPHARM LTD/AUROBINBDO; MORNINGSIDE PHARMAEUTICALS; NEON HEALTHCARE; RANBAXY; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; THORNTON AND ROSS; WAVERLEY PHARMA EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43c7633-ecc6-4dbb-b2be-de00f668fee2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43c7633-ecc6-4dbb-b2be-de00f668fee2
  7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kn7H/nwotXeAaLV9rbTosMF9V.4c2DU.p.6v_CwBtLfSvo_A
  Transparency Award Schedules CM_PHG_20_5631_01
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kn7h/ggDIzW4A.NKZMqjWvrDG19MFWvkvZnRdYIqa5ttSJEc
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kn7g/kMCvoIgMpGfrDNXyNkTaQcbfLV1I0VwJ.5MCLBmiZuQ
  Transition 2021_2 - Parties appointed to the Framework Agreement & SME status
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kn7X/xWSKL3gSO7zMkXBmeLs5IgoNS99D0PvRTx8w3tuB7pk
  Link to Find a Tender Award notice for Transition 2021_2 framework
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kn7W/cL4xZcOtT3DJHNNUvVYuxHTxbmXPegB59yDokGAvq0g
  Transparency Award ScheduleS CM_PHG_20_5631_02
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kn7b/Dk4tKxmfb4kFRRJMZ9BCNfZ9UuamlakSmpI2Ox3sfmM
  Transparency Award Schedules CM_PHG_20_5631_00

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