---
title: "Invitation to offer for NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche A (inc. Hepatitis C)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8aa1c90f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8aa1c90f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8aa1c90f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8aa1c90f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT"
published: "2016-11-18"
---

# Invitation to offer for NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche A (inc. Hepatitis C)

Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aa1c90f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8aa1c90f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8aa1c90f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json)

## Summary

The Commercial Medicines Unit is seeking offers for the NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals in London, specifically for Hepatitis C treatments, under the tender titled "Invitation to offer for NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London – Tranche A." The tender period concluded on 12 May 2016, and the awarded contract is active from 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2018, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. This procurement is classified under the pharmaceutical products category, with a total value of approximately £201.5 million, following an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in branded medications and related goods. Companies with the capability to supply Hepatitis C medicines would be particularly well-suited for this tender. The framework agreement aims to enlist multiple suppliers, allowing both large firms and SMEs to enhance their market presence through participation in this extensive NHS framework.

## Notice

Invitation to offer for NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche A (inc. Hepatitis C Medicines) Offer reference number: CM/PHR/13/5426 Period of framework agreement: 1st September 2016 to 31st August 2018 plus an option to extend for up to 24 months Hepatitis C Medicines - Period of framework agreement: 1st September 2016 to 31st August 2017 with an option to extend for up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe77aee3-e30f-46ee-bfd4-ee52bb109132 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,544,684 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,864,546 |
| 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 | COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe77aee3-e30f-46ee-bfd4-ee52bb109132

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe77aee3-e30f-46ee-bfd4-ee52bb109132
  11th April 2016 - 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-b5fd17-8aa1c90f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8aa1c90f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json.