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title: "NHS Framework for the NHS London Region, Branded Medicines - Tranche A"
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# NHS Framework for the NHS London Region, Branded Medicines - Tranche A

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20ae12c6-3ba8-40bb-b423-51a2c2de6a67

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting a public procurement process for the "NHS Framework for the NHS London Region, Branded Medicines - Tranche A", which is classified under pharmaceutical products. The contract process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 15th September 2020, with contract performance spanning from 1st September 2020 to 31st August 2022. The authority has outlined options for extension, and the total estimated value of the procurement is approximately £602 million. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, suitable for suppliers across multiple regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those that focus on branded medicines, cytokine modulators, and HIV medications such as Dolutegravir and Lamivudine. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate diverse suppliers. Businesses with expertise in pharmaceutical products, particularly those who can demonstrate capacity for large-scale supply, would be well-suited to compete for this substantial contract.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the NHS London Region, Branded Medicines - Tranche A, Annual Tranche - Cytokine Modulators and other products, and Dolutegravir / Lamivudine Offer reference number: CM/PHR/16/5516 CM/PHR/16/5516/01 - London Tranche A - 1 September 2020 to 31 August 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/16/5516/02 - London Annual Tranche - Cytokine Modulators and other products - 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months CM/PHR/16/5516/03 - NHS Framework agreement for the supply of Dolutegravir / Lamivudine - North of England - 1 September 2020 - 28 February 2021, South of England - 1 September 2020 - 31 August 2021, Midlands & East - 1 September 2020 - 28 February 2022, all with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6f8f87-365c-4e84-90bf-6eb21339ba33 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £301,101,314 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £191,062,951 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD; ALLERGAN; AMGEN; BIOGEN; BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICAL; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; ELI LILLY; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; GILEAD SCIENCES; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; MERCK; MERCK SHARP & DOHME; MERZ PHARMA; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; TAKEDA; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; UCB PHARMA; VIFOR PHARMA; VIIV HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2020 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6f8f87-365c-4e84-90bf-6eb21339ba33
- 12 Mar 2020 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de91c0c-849b-4819-b094-df916fa4b305

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6f8f87-365c-4e84-90bf-6eb21339ba33
  15th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de91c0c-849b-4819-b094-df916fa4b305
  12th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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