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title: "National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals - Tenofovir Disoproxil/Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil/Emtricitabine/Efavirenz"
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# National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals - Tenofovir Disoproxil/Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil/Emtricitabine/Efavirenz

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f170aa9-33c7-4239-b0b1-276e05db051c

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## Summary

NHS England is seeking suppliers for the National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals, specifically for Tenofovir Disoproxil/Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil/Emtricitabine/Efavirenz. This is a comprehensive procurement operation that falls within the goods category, with a total estimated value of £204 million. The tender process is currently ongoing, with the tender period concluding on 20th December 2018. The framework agreement will remain active for up to 36 months, initiating from 21st May 2019 across various regions in England, including North West, North Central, and South East London, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly for those dealing in generic medicines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework allows for diverse suppliers to compete for call-offs under the agreement. Companies that manufacture or distribute generic pharmaceuticals, especially those with the capacity to meet NHS standards, would be well-positioned to benefit from this substantial procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Invitation to offer for National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals - Tenofovir Disoproxil/Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil/Emtricitabine/Efavirenz Offer reference number: CM/PHG/17/5545 Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 36 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: North West London: 21/05/2019 to 31/10/2020 (18 months) North Central and East London: 21/05/2019 to 31/10/2020 (18 months) South East and West London: 21/05/2019 to 31/10/2020 (18 months) North of England: 21/05/2019 to 31/10/2020 (18 months) Midlands and East: 21/05/2019 to 31/10/2020 (18 months) South of England: 21/05/2019 to 31/10/2020 (18 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed10490-bc61-467d-b883-7b31e9b7b26d |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE LIST OF AWARDED SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING SME STATUS) AT T |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2019 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed10490-bc61-467d-b883-7b31e9b7b26d
- 22 Nov 2018 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4531a68-7aa4-4c06-806c-2d6b327be652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed10490-bc61-467d-b883-7b31e9b7b26d
  19th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4531a68-7aa4-4c06-806c-2d6b327be652
  22nd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3023a28e-943e-4488-a20f-288d1c3b7a1d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b46b1161-7045-436e-af82-11e8ef80f829
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47ffad04-60b0-4a66-be24-ebdf49472645
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30571781-c9a6-446e-9554-150bb244c9e7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d827505a-7ce2-4462-93aa-204fb8738189
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1c1df79-c625-44d2-aea5-0070f02aac34
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3bfd055-f87f-482e-b6c8-0b949fd77b3b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96d775df-5683-480a-afb5-e627eec0018a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/567c6148-a836-4834-9680-9ed5d94e0d34
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ab23484-a23f-4833-9bf2-e4e527c8f7d9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2f18114-147f-4c7b-bac2-24dd1dbafc24
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/836f7044-05f8-4e11-82bd-585307a36fe5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5369e61-69bb-42e4-82a2-9cb89ff0aeed
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbbc9f64-bfe3-42e9-a21d-8f1526e4aaaa
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/640fb180-4630-4259-893e-bfef1f83a231
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c2e904b-0da9-45ac-904d-e4912a2a2da7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddedcd3f-973e-4228-86ba-7695c59d695d
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf2ca665-9618-45a6-abf0-7083e7db1530
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c384e823-df0f-47e0-8def-8a8b3308d430
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85136dd9-fd37-4e84-8d2a-e9aa45864db8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc19c3ea-d369-455e-8474-0313b2c2bf50
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/245a4ff5-9b87-4faf-84ec-5c0883de2b16
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e0a00f3-6cfa-4adf-84ad-ad54ee1182d0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/865a754d-0f30-49b1-a84f-544d4f44fe98
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8943f60f-9df8-4369-a046-61fab1851c01
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fb7d060-0298-424c-a083-36f88334c89e
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Link to NHS England e-tendering portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4531a68-7aa4-4c06-806c-2d6b327be652?p=@FQxUlRRPT0=NjJNT08=U
  Link to Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder

## Provenance

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