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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2024-07-04"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7305366f-a083-4c33-aabe-4e03e8fd9b75

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## Summary

The NHS England is inviting offers for a procurement titled "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a" in the Pharmaceutical products category. The procurement process involves an open procedure with a tender period ending on August 8, 2024. The contract is expected to run from February 1, 2025, to May 31, 2027. The opportunity is open to businesses in various regions across the United Kingdom, including the East Midlands, North East, and London. Interested parties should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender by NHS England presents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry to vie for a significant framework agreement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, providing a window for eligible businesses to compete for the contract that spans over nearly two and a half years. Businesses that specialise in pharmaceutical goods and can meet the contract requirements have the chance to secure a long-term agreement with NHS England, which could foster their growth and development within the industry.

## Notice

Invitation to offer for NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15a. Offer reference number: CM/PHG/23/5697. Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 28 months with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/23/5697/01 - Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products: All Regions (CESW/LSNE/NWLN): 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2027 (28 Months) CM/PHG/23/5697/02 - Hospital Only Products: DNW & DLN: 01/02/2025 to 31/01/2027 (24 months) CM/PHG/23/5697/03 - Hospital Only Products (Housekeeping): DLS & DNE: 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2026 (16 months) DCE & DSW: 01/02/2025 to 30/09/2025 (8 months) Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b877c755-7963-4048-9c71-d3acb2c56c59 |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £379,041,943 |
| 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

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2024 at 17:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b877c755-7963-4048-9c71-d3acb2c56c59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b877c755-7963-4048-9c71-d3acb2c56c59
  4th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8753fc85-4dfa-4678-9197-98d4573e715a
  Document No. 04a - Quality Assurance Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84301460-0a1b-4ca5-8f17-c9389ddf0cc6
  Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1059ba36-b92f-4860-9db9-949dbf0a93f6
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1067c3d2-37bf-4ccc-80dc-83bc3af34bec
  Document No. 07b - Quality Assurance Policy to support the National Contract Procurement of Licensed Medicines v6 (Issued October 2023)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/925ba486-a4b4-4308-ba18-b5352d97946f
  Document No. 06 - Form of offer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dade4929-1f7b-43e9-b73a-2261012bf094
  Document No. 05a (iii) Product Listing and Usage - Hospital Only (DNW & DLN) CM_PHG_23_5697_02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae4ddc86-f8d1-4ec8-a4eb-604b88b049b7
  Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/291a3b24-7fd2-4425-a82b-ad37045e0851
  Document No. 05a (i) - Product Listing and Usage - Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products (CESW, LSNE & NWLN) CM_PHG_23_5697_01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0dba281-c655-489e-b6c0-fd6f462660a6
  Document No. 05a (v) - Product Listing & Usage - Hospital Only (Housekeeping) Products (DCE, DSW, DLS & DNE) CM_PHG_23_5697_03
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06790cc2-94d4-47c3-959e-a3cf8c8ddcf1
  Document No. 00 - Read Me First Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4ce99fe-9b52-424a-918b-a8ca1433e44a
  Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/364fa53d-d587-47e4-9cb6-5c6eba173c73
  Document No. 09 - Stability Data Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c42c7180-8627-43e3-82bc-d3e44c064b94
  Document No. 05a (ii) (iv) and (vi) CM_PHG_23_5697 Selectt Application
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f2a8093-2656-4b47-8385-ab52e3e8743b
  Document No. 02 - Terms of offer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f223f4d2-cc72-4c88-8bbb-035ea4e4214a
  Document No. 05b - Selectt offer schedule instructions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef109304-ae11-4bb7-a245-96a52c86c76d
  Document No. 04b - Assessment Criteria, Stability Protocol and Additional Specification Requirements

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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