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title: "NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche A"
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# NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche A

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d021051-40c8-4883-ba04-47625826b7b8

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## Summary

The NHS England is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche A," which includes branded medicines as well as cytokine modulators and other monoclonal antibodies. This NHS framework is intended for the East and West Midlands and East of England regions in the UK, with a total contract value of £154,647,000 and a contract period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2022, with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The procurement is classified under the pharmaceutical products category and follows an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period closing on 3 October 2019.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or distributing branded medicines or monoclonal antibodies would find this procurement particularly relevant. Additionally, firms that have the capability to meet the specific requirements outlined by NHS England may significantly benefit from participating in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A plus Cytokine Modulators and other Monoclonal Antibodies. Offer reference number: CM/PHR/16/5525 CM/PHR/16/5525/01 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A, Period of framework: 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2022 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months CM/PHR/16/5525/02 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Cytokine Modulators and other monoclonal Antibodies, Period of framework: 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a35b02-80be-48e9-993f-a0537c5f680d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,647,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £418,787,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ALLERGAN; AMGEN; BIOGEN; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; CHUGAI PHARMA; ELI LILLY; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; GILEAD SCIENCES; INTRAPHARM LABORATORIES; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; MERCK SERONO; MERZ PHARMA; MSD; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; TAKEDA; TEVA; UCB PHARMA; VIFOR PHARMA; VIIV HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2020 at 09:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a35b02-80be-48e9-993f-a0537c5f680d
- 13 Feb 2020 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a35b02-80be-48e9-993f-a0537c5f680d
- 2 Oct 2019 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bdf0108-9706-4a2f-941e-fea2234a917a

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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a35b02-80be-48e9-993f-a0537c5f680d
  13th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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