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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Transition 2023_1"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Transition 2023_1

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7806195d-f2e7-4f5a-bb99-be037298088e

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## Summary

The NHS England has published a tender titled "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Transition 2023_1" for pharmaceutical products. This tender follows an open procedure (below threshold) and has a total value of 104,188,007 GBP. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st January 2025, with a tender deadline of 17th February 2023. The delivery addresses include various regions in the United Kingdom and the suitability for SMEs is indicated.

This procurement opportunity by NHS England offers a chance for businesses dealing with pharmaceutical products. Companies located in the United Kingdom, especially in different regions, can compete for this tender, which spans over an 18-month framework agreement with a possible extension up to 48 months. The tender allows for growth opportunities for businesses focusing on goods production and distribution in the pharmaceutical industry.

## Notice

Invitation to offer for NHS National Generics Pharmaceuticals Transition 2023_1 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/22/5666 Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 18 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. CM/PHG/22/5666/00 - Transition Products: CESW 01/08/2023 - 31/01/2024 (6 months) NWLN 01/08/2023 - 31/01/2025 (18 months) LSNE 01/08/2023 - 31/05/2024 (10 months) CM/PHG/22/5666/01 - Orals Oral (plus non-parenteral) Products: All regions: 01/08/2023 to 31/05/2024 (10 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3531e7e-856a-43fc-a13a-9961bac44ce3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,188,007 |
| 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

- 11 Jan 2023 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3531e7e-856a-43fc-a13a-9961bac44ce3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3531e7e-856a-43fc-a13a-9961bac44ce3
  11th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/051de74d-598d-49c7-972a-17217f2c4e90
  Document No. 05a(iii) - Product listing and usage - Oral products#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad9447e6-494c-471f-821b-1b74b2199fc4
  Document No. 00 - Read Me First Document#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4093eb2-934e-472c-87a1-477485b3069a
  Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81b52d3a-3c7f-4bc1-ba50-885c1f3ef6cd
  Document No. 02 - Terms of offer#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c28b594-d427-49dd-872d-f98644734a1c
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions - With Lots#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29e1c7cc-b898-48fb-b5e8-255bd40aee0e
  Document No. 05a(i) - Product listing and usage - Transition products#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6286432f-6a93-416f-81e7-baae11208c7d
  Document No. 05a(ii) - Selectt offer schedule - Transition CM_PHG22_5666_00#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/897db8e4-1c62-42f5-a8ea-91d5047e54f5
  Document No. 05a(iv) - Selectt offer schedule - Oral Products#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13b182de-03eb-4b33-85fa-ead4ec0643b6
  Document No. 05b - Selectt offer schedule instructions#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/104ec9cd-2cf5-4b85-8eaf-89c92d0ea3f7
  Document No. 06 - Form of offer#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b35bbc59-a0e5-46ab-b01e-aae42888541c
  Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b2f5e97-4e2b-49d4-9489-21ee73f8df75
  Document No. 07b - Quality Assurance Policy to support the National Contract Procurement of Licensed Medicines - Edition 5.1 September 2022
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a591c802-a85b-4460-a0f1-60f6d6c7e472
  Document No. 04a - Quality Assurance Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7dedbac-a17c-4e71-ac19-500eae049e86
  Document No. 04b - Assessment Criteria, Stability Protocol and Additional Specification Requirements copy
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97e722b0-9b2e-4f5d-a499-c900ab6b6396
  Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet

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