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title: "NHS Framework Colorectal Cancer Drugs (See description below)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a3056a9-6b7f-4b93-8ee8-f0125b6dd420"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2020-12-01"
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# NHS Framework Colorectal Cancer Drugs (See description below)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a3056a9-6b7f-4b93-8ee8-f0125b6dd420

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS England, is focused on the provision of drugs for treating RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer. The procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category, taking place in England within the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 13th November 2020, with a total contract value of £75 million. The contract period spans from 1st December 2020 to 30th November 2022, and the procurement method followed was an open procedure above the threshold. The tender includes significant details pertaining to the delivery of goods specifically designed for this healthcare sector.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those engaged in the manufacture and supply of oncology drugs. Large-scale pharmaceutical suppliers with expertise in high-quality medicinal products would be well-positioned to compete. Companies with established capabilities in targeting specialised cancer therapies may find this to be a lucrative marketing avenue, given the critical nature and robust funding associated with NHS contracts.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the supply of drugs licensed specifically to target epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21568ef8-4d67-4fc9-90bd-23e8c0f323da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000,000 |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AMGEN; MERCK SERONO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21568ef8-4d67-4fc9-90bd-23e8c0f323da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21568ef8-4d67-4fc9-90bd-23e8c0f323da
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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