---
title: "NHS England - Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-679e36df-b147-44d9-b0c1-53e4b91250c8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-679e36df-b147-44d9-b0c1-53e4b91250c8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679e36df-b147-44d9-b0c1-53e4b91250c8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679e36df-b147-44d9-b0c1-53e4b91250c8.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2019-04-09"
---

# NHS England - Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-679e36df-b147-44d9-b0c1-53e4b91250c8

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-679e36df-b147-44d9-b0c1-53e4b91250c8)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679e36df-b147-44d9-b0c1-53e4b91250c8.json)

## Summary

NHS England is undertaking a procurement process titled "NHS England - Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B", which falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category. The contract spans from 1 March 2019 to 28 February 2021, with potential extensions up to two years. The procurement is currently complete and was executed through an open procedure above the threshold. The tender period concluded on 14 November 2018. Key delivery locations include East Midlands, West Midlands, and East of England, with an overall contract value of £295,035,882 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those involved in the supply of branded medicines and related healthcare products. Companies of various sizes, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate, given the potential for continued contracts as extensions may be exercised by NHS England. Businesses that possess expertise in producing or supplying innovative pharmaceuticals will find this tender especially suitable, allowing them to expand their market presence and contribute to healthcare solutions in the Midlands and East regions of England.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B, Offer reference number: CM/PHR/16/5524 Period of framework agreement: CM/PHR/16/5524/01 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B - 1 March 2019 to 28 Feb 2021 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months CM/PHR/16/5524/02 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B (Cytokine modulators and other monoclonal antibodies) - 1 March 2019 to 29 Feb 2020 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d567a659-fdc3-4eaa-9049-40a54b5422ad |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295,035,882 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £295,035,882 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | AMGEN; ASTELLAS PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRANDING AS SANOFI; BAYER; BEDFONT CROSS \| STANWELL ROAD \| FELTHAM \| MIDDLESEX \| TW14 8NX; BIOGEN IDEC; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; CHIESI; DAIICHI SANKYO; ELI LILLY; FERRING PHARMACEUTICAL; GEDEON RICHTER (UK; GENERICS [UK] TA MYLAN; GENZYME THERAPEUTICS; GILEAD SCIENCES; IPSEN; JANSSEN CILAG; LEO PHARMA; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; ORIGINALIS; PFIZER; PHARMASURE LIMITED LENTCROFT, 10 CASSIOBURY PARK AVENUE, WATFORD; ROVI BIOTECH; SANDOZ LIMITED 200 FRIMLEY BUSINESS PARK CAMBERLEY SURREY GU16; TECHDOW PHARMA ENGLAND; TEVA; UCB PHARMA LTD 208 BATH ROAD, SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE, SL1 3WE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2019 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d567a659-fdc3-4eaa-9049-40a54b5422ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d567a659-fdc3-4eaa-9049-40a54b5422ad
  9th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-679e36df-b147-44d9-b0c1-53e4b91250c8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679e36df-b147-44d9-b0c1-53e4b91250c8.json.