--- title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48eb2279-8edf-483a-b627-2ad7c02c4ce7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48eb2279-8edf-483a-b627-2ad7c02c4ce7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48eb2279-8edf-483a-b627-2ad7c02c4ce7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48eb2279-8edf-483a-b627-2ad7c02c4ce7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2020-12-07" --- # NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_1 Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48eb2279-8edf-483a-b627-2ad7c02c4ce7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48eb2279-8edf-483a-b627-2ad7c02c4ce7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48eb2279-8edf-483a-b627-2ad7c02c4ce7.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_1 tender issued by NHS England, classified under pharmaceutical products. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a published date on 1st December 2020 and a submission deadline set for 7th January 2021. The associated contract period will commence on 15th April 2021 and conclude on 30th June 2022. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, inviting a wide range of suppliers to participate across multiple locations including the East Midlands, London, and other regions within the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those offering generic medicines. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing, as the process explicitly encourages such participation. Companies capable of meeting the NHS's requirements for quality and compliance standards will be well-positioned to take advantage of this lucrative contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and revenue streams in the healthcare supply chain. ## Notice NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2021_1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8d82f3-fb44-40ce-9394-71f94a74d82d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £31,356,141 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 7 Dec 2020 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8d82f3-fb44-40ce-9394-71f94a74d82d - 7 Dec 2020 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ca9c4f-dfac-4b9e-9fa3-5fe8d99d218f - 1 Dec 2020 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48608f4-be0d-4191-abe9-6a46ebf073f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8d82f3-fb44-40ce-9394-71f94a74d82d 7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ca9c4f-dfac-4b9e-9fa3-5fe8d99d218f 7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48608f4-be0d-4191-abe9-6a46ebf073f7 1st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdD/hs6bnrtnyK8yV.2.TIL0F5Sr4L0mHqmzbioGBCK..9I 2020-OJS234-578982-en OJEU Notice Transition 2021_1 - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdC/4q4MWl01zJ_l8H0k2Z3PkD3SnQZspXIfDMv3J1L382w Supplier Questionnaire Transition 2021_1 - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdO/iHeZrgoIplrn3wr2VmrPhdTnczEnqRHPmGinOpkPBpc Document No. 09 - Stability Data Requirements - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdA/gh.ZFum73oyt6PDr4w76cBtM0tHiZQr5N1w7tlW8mWk Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdB/kxbst.ECxCTxEx8HDsc86tx_UK21BlJLbzhJcudKOqc Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEd6/O0UiAHKXxHLeWlkBQOtO1QQ0L7sc5eBtxMJK.pnWWZ4 Document No. 05b - Selectt offer schedule instructions - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEd7/0z5FL5528ba6qJooPvRYv.7Y_V8znkQf8y_8jStaBo8 Document No. 05a(iii) - Product Listing and Usage - Oral Products (plus non-Parenterals) CM_PHG_20_5629_01 - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdJ/jxNjGVBIKli0unQwl8o8RxuVuiVZgTmIAvQKA4aKkRA Document No. 04 - Contract technical specification - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdE/0V9GNNVIZGvntn3ZpAwfd5LRF7fC1uJB9.ACx8J1cYU Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEd8/7o8criMkxQNM17bZE5E88pOvdtedxHTuzBoFsYHY.kQ Document No. 07b - Guidance for performing a risk assessment of licensed medicines for the NHS - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdG/tBN8kiGHZLmvyiOMwNn7Oaxlus.qlf40vzvj1l1eikw Document No. 06 - Form of offer - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEd4/XwQbtBnchN4R5dAjl2yoRF6_6wX2EYfkLzl09RI2wZs Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdF/qH6nxplhcVOAnIP00XDRnoYnN7EYhs32QRZ_d4uGvio Document No. 05a(ii) CM_PHG_20_5629_00 SELECTT Application - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEd5/o7S4twyLM9yyDqAh5CQZp_89yojsh0ddghuG3SsmKko Document No. 05a(i) - Product Listing and Usage - Transition 2021_1 & Hospital Only Products CM_PHG_20_5629_00 - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEd9/651VR83iBzfyQzDnidyYIpOkBc1Cs7H5BBNDgKLJBpQ Document No. 02 - Terms of offer ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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