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title: "CM/PHR/23/5702 - NHS National Framework for Tocilizumab - March 2024"
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# CM/PHR/23/5702 - NHS National Framework for Tocilizumab - March 2024

Buyer: 02182135  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57b54e85-da9c-4332-bb93-8a7359735da5

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## Summary

The buying organisation, NHS England, has awarded a contract for the NHS National Framework for Tocilizumab to Roche Products Ltd and Fresenius Kabi Limited. The procurement process was completed under the Open procedure (above threshold) with a contract value of £46,600,000. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2025 across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender for pharmaceutical products provides opportunities for large-scale suppliers like Roche Products Ltd and Fresenius Kabi Limited. Businesses in the pharmaceutical industry dealing with Tocilizumab have the opportunity to participate and potentially secure contracts within this NHS National Framework. The contract period allows for potential extensions at the buyer's discretion, offering stability and growth potential for participating suppliers.

## Notice

Project Title: NHS National Framework for Tocilizumab - March 2024 Offer reference number: CM/PHR/23/5702 CM/PHR/23/5702/01 NHS Framework for Tocilizumab LONDON and SOUTH OF ENGLAND. Period of framework: 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. CM/PHR/23/5702/02 NHS Framework for Tocilizumab NORTH OF ENGLAND and MIDLANDS AND EAST. Period of framework: 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025 with an option or options 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/740537ba-c484-46a9-82ca-abe7901d188e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,600,000 |
| 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 | 02182135 |
| Locality | RUNCORN, CHESHIRE, |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI; ROCHE PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740537ba-c484-46a9-82ca-abe7901d188e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740537ba-c484-46a9-82ca-abe7901d188e
  8th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed3dbc28-e5a7-4045-9872-25c2760fe352
  PARTIES APPOINTED TO THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT CM-PHR-23-5702 Tocilizumab
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/218f430f-fade-44ef-aac8-9653452b7dd1
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cc03b41-36d2-4be5-827e-a1816b484103
  Document No.10 - Pharmacy Purchasing Points CM-PHR-23-5702
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33a98459-622a-496d-9996-f793eee2c2d2
  Transparency Award Schedule - CM_PHR_23_5702
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b55f110-cb56-4c70-95df-e56a3c2fe40b
  231129 - FTS 2023S 000-035227 - NHS National Framework for Tocilizumab - March 2024 - Find a Tender

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