--- title: "NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceutic Products - Interim" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d0f1ea2-f919-47e9-804b-432c27bc11e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d0f1ea2-f919-47e9-804b-432c27bc11e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d0f1ea2-f919-47e9-804b-432c27bc11e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d0f1ea2-f919-47e9-804b-432c27bc11e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2018-12-19" --- # NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceutic Products - Interim Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d0f1ea2-f919-47e9-804b-432c27bc11e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d0f1ea2-f919-47e9-804b-432c27bc11e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d0f1ea2-f919-47e9-804b-432c27bc11e6.json) ## Summary The NHS England is currently seeking tenders for its NHS Framework Agreement titled "National Generic Pharmaceutical Products - Interim." This procurement, classified under pharmaceuticals, has an estimated value of £52 million and is based in various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The tender period ended on 23 January 2019, with the contract slated to commence on 1 August 2019 and extend until 30 September 2022. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, allowing for wider participation from potential suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer generic medicines. Companies specialising in oral products or those that can supply hospital-only pharmaceuticals in specific regions, such as the East Midlands and the South East, would be well-suited to compete. The ability to engage in a framework agreement that may extend up to 38 months offers a stable and extended opportunity for business growth within the NHS supply chain. ## Notice Invitation to offer for NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Interim Offer reference number: CM/PHG/18/5574 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below with options to extend up to a maximum period of 38 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: Oral Products: All Regions 01/08/2019 to 28/02/2021 (19 months) Hospital Only Products: LSNE 01/08/2019 to 31/01/2020 (6 months) NWLN 01/08/2019 to 31/01/2020 (6 months) CESW 01/08/2019 to 31/01/2020 (6 months) For product details see tender documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0a74b2-88a7-46e2-88af-227268d82998 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 19 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £52,000,000 | | 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 - 33690000 - Various medicinal products ## Release History - 19 Dec 2018 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0a74b2-88a7-46e2-88af-227268d82998 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0a74b2-88a7-46e2-88af-227268d82998 19th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c555163-676e-481b-a786-8861ad14a790 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7f9ba48-b216-4f2c-a3d2-b19b52da9440 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd1fceef-954f-4cfe-b7e5-c4ae5650a424 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/955f7b89-ee46-4bb8-bdd3-a9b1e8dbe0e5 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dbc6e7e-1bef-46db-9c85-989fb787c584 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84a11e89-751e-4fc9-b549-f3cadbe8d108 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2d25b14-0d9d-42f1-80a8-f3b8756876b0 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8ea2764-d47e-4263-b0e5-df63149b190e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ea98040-2546-4a90-befc-bc1fdc34f417 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8e00031-b5c8-4409-9579-6b9a275ee753 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af5eb916-00b4-4469-a218-ffbc933db9b2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ca1ced1-c29d-449e-9424-288f1e85d173 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/179be45f-84c0-445f-8b5c-da40d8d687b9 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f4bf992-e08d-4068-9e53-1648a75b61da n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de3d40c3-6efb-4999-9b52-13fa5d56f5ca n/a - https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk NHS England Bravo tendering portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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