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title: "NHS Framework Agreement - North of England - Tranche B"
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# NHS Framework Agreement - North of England - Tranche B

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2774d91d-05e7-400d-a217-4a5ca9db01ef

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## Summary

The contracting process is mandated by NHS England for the NHS Framework Agreement focused on Branded Medicines, specifically covering Cytokine Modulators and monoclonal antibodies. This multi-region procurement is classified under pharmaceutical products and is intended for the North of England. The contract commenced on 1st March 2020 and is scheduled to end on 28th February 2022, with options for extension at the discretion of the authority. The tender period concluded on 7th November 2019, and it has been processed through an open procurement method above the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those offering branded medicines. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the bidding process is not exclusive to larger companies. Companies involved in the development or distribution of cytokine modulators, monoclonal antibodies, or related pharmaceuticals would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises a substantial value of approximately £514 million.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the NHS North of England Region, Branded Medicines - Tranche B, Cytokine Modulators and other monoclonal Antibodies, and Fondaparinux Offer reference number: CM/PHR/16/5527 CM/PHR/16/5527/01: NHS Framework for the NHS North Of England Region, Branded Medicines, Tranche B, 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/16/5527/02: NHS Framework for the NHS North Of England Region, Branded Medicines Annual Tranche, Cytokine Modulators and other monoclonal antibodies, 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 CM/PHR/16/5527/03: NHS Framework agreement for Fondaparinux London, 1 March 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 24 months. South of England, 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. Midlands and East, 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 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75186bcb-ea47-4cda-a461-9737cdf49bbe |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £514,043,196 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £205,535,556 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Supplier names | ACRE PHARMA; AMGEN; ASPEN PHARMA; ASTELLAS PHARMA; BAYER PUBLIC; BIOGEN; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; DAIICHI SANKYO; DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES (EU; ELI LILLY; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; GEDEON RICHTER (UK; GILEAD SCIENCES; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARP & DOHME; MYLAN; NAPP LABORATORIES; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; PFIZER; PHARMASURE; PROFILE PHARMA; ROCHE PRODUCTS; ROVI BIOTECH; SANDOZ; SANOFI-AVENTIS UK HOLDINGS; TAKEDA; TECHDOW PHARMA ENGLAND; TEVA; THERAMEX HQ; TYPHARM; UCB PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2020 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75186bcb-ea47-4cda-a461-9737cdf49bbe
- 7 Oct 2019 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a533ea-68c6-45c2-acd5-db97493e63ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75186bcb-ea47-4cda-a461-9737cdf49bbe
  25th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a533ea-68c6-45c2-acd5-db97493e63ad
  7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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