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title: "NHS England - Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B"
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# NHS England - Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c7a4e2c-58d3-4c41-8f77-dc419f83871c

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## Summary

NHS England has completed the procurement process for "NHS England - Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B," categorized under pharmaceutical products. This open tender process, initiated on 1st March 2019, spans a contract period until 28th February 2021, with scope for a total extension of 24 months at the contracting authority's discretion. The tender for this framework agreement was finalised with a total value of £295,035,882, and the application deadline was set for 14th November 2018. The primary delivery locations include the East Midlands, West Midlands, and East of England.

This procurement opportunity represents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of branded medicines and related pharmaceutical products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from engaging in this competitive tender for a chance to become suppliers to the NHS. Companies specialising in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or health-related services could find alignment with the NHS’s requirements, making this an attractive opportunity for sector-specific growth.

## 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/ddd2f578-0653-4e25-a963-9b8eaaea161a |
| 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 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddd2f578-0653-4e25-a963-9b8eaaea161a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddd2f578-0653-4e25-a963-9b8eaaea161a
  9th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61601265-5c70-4e76-92e2-d75b70780d3b
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/118788f0-9bf3-4656-b63b-bfdb9833f27e
  n/a

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