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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 10c"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 10c

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-480d7787-c47a-4adf-bd9a-3b4fc4b484fe

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## Summary

The NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 10c contract, initiated by the Department of Health, encompasses a comprehensive procurement process in the pharmaceutical industry. This open tender was launched on 1st July 2017 and has a potential maximum duration of 40 months, concluding on 28th February 2019. It covers oral and hospital-only products across several regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The projected value of this framework agreement is £23 million, with suppliers required to respond by the end of the tender period, which was 24th January 2017.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the pharmaceutical sector. Businesses specialising in generic pharmaceuticals, especially those capable of meeting the diverse needs of both oral and hospital-only product formulations, would find this contract particularly advantageous. Companies that are agile in response to call-off requirements over the defined contract periods may enhance their market share and foster growth through successful participation in this NHS framework agreement.

## Notice

NHS National Pharmaceuticals - Wave 10c Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below with options to extend up to a maximum period of 40 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: Oral Products: All Regions 01/07/2017 to 28/02/2019 (20 months) Hospital Only Products: LSNE 01/07/2017 to 30/06/2018 (12 months) NWLN 01/07/2017 to 30/06/2018 (12 months) CESW 01/07/2017 to 30/06/2018 (12 months) Additional information: Award schedules loaded separately as schedules included in the zip file will not open.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4533f12-8fd4-47cb-b0fc-4b8ada45d0b3 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE REFER TO SPREADSHEET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2017 at 07:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4533f12-8fd4-47cb-b0fc-4b8ada45d0b3
- 31 May 2017 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4533f12-8fd4-47cb-b0fc-4b8ada45d0b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4533f12-8fd4-47cb-b0fc-4b8ada45d0b3
  6th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba377389-a9a1-4391-ab91-9156a8158b86
  NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 10c - AWARD
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33f3b446-cbf4-4585-8870-e5f9db6a03b0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b0e378c-d2fc-4d27-ae8c-1701db7e1672

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