--- title: "NHS Pharmaceutical Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-222f6970-ff35-4ebd-9645-258f8322f018" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-222f6970-ff35-4ebd-9645-258f8322f018" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-222f6970-ff35-4ebd-9645-258f8322f018.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-222f6970-ff35-4ebd-9645-258f8322f018.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT" published: "2017-01-31" --- # NHS Pharmaceutical Products Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-222f6970-ff35-4ebd-9645-258f8322f018 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-222f6970-ff35-4ebd-9645-258f8322f018) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-222f6970-ff35-4ebd-9645-258f8322f018.json) ## Summary The procurement process for NHS Pharmaceutical Products, initiated by the Commercial Medicines Unit, includes a framework agreement valued at £155 million. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract running from 1st March 2017 to 28th February 2019. This framework covers various pharmaceutical products across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, and was completed with an award granted on 16th December 2016. The tender's end date was set for 2nd September 2016, and it involved opportunities for both oral products and hospital-only products over specific periods within the overall contract timeframe. This procurement represents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those specialising in oral products and hospital medicines. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, leveraging this framework agreement to supply these critical healthcare products across the UK. The extensive reach of this contract allows for diverse engagement opportunities, making it well-suited for suppliers capable of meeting the demands of the NHS and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical solutions. ## Notice NHS Pharmaceutical Products: Reference number: CM/PHG/15/5467. Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below with options to extend up to a maximum period of 48 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: Oral Products (100 %); All Regions: 1.3.2017 to 28.2.2019 (24 months). Hospital only Products (33 %); All Regions: 1.3.2017 to 30.6.2018 (16 months). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a126c337-37b5-4eeb-9778-014c4d16a2d3 | | 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 | 31 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £155,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £155,000,000 | | 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 | COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT | | 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), TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR LIST OF AWARDED SUPPLIERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 31 Jan 2017 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a126c337-37b5-4eeb-9778-014c4d16a2d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a126c337-37b5-4eeb-9778-014c4d16a2d3 31st January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec1112a1-75eb-4413-abed-2827554adacb n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23e4948e-ef89-4719-a959-c47b96a3d04b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baf52741-796a-4f5d-839f-140bb702166f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b61dcce-cf13-4e8f-b7be-54aaf08b1ba9 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f31408b-f119-410b-aaad-83c4a98356c0 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d74c7cf-a55d-4eec-8130-d21c5c856bb0 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18c03b2a-ca72-44e3-a1b8-33d212d58ab2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14f35305-b2b7-4067-91ab-92b28bd222fe n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/480d6441-09cb-4742-b040-3f3705024652 n/a ## Notice URLs - http://dh.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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