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title: "NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Sevoflurane and Vaporisers"
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# NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Sevoflurane and Vaporisers

Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e94dc56-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT is managing a public procurement process for the NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals, specifically focusing on Sevoflurane and Vaporisers. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, and the framework agreement is intended to last for 32 months, with the potential for a 16-month extension. The contract period commenced on 1 August 2016 and will continue until 31 March 2019. The total value of the contract is £26 million, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure, encompassing various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the pharmaceutical sector. Companies specialising in the manufacture or supply of pharmaceutical products, specifically anaesthetic agents and related medical equipment, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project encompasses a wide geographical area, allowing for a range of suppliers to participate, thereby fostering healthy competition and innovation within the market.

## Notice

NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Period of framework agreement: 32 months with the possibility of an extension of up to a further 16 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: 1 August 2016 to 31 March 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7377ba-f7e2-40e3-b64e-bde300c71503 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 DOCUMENT NO 02 - APPENDIX 1 - PARTIES APPOINTED TO TH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2016 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7377ba-f7e2-40e3-b64e-bde300c71503
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f94e9d7-1541-4d6d-85d2-e6a49a58ea56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7377ba-f7e2-40e3-b64e-bde300c71503
  25th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f94e9d7-1541-4d6d-85d2-e6a49a58ea56
  3rd May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/132EFA0E-71BB-4020-AF41-791D49A659AB
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A1521B59-A738-4B60-A1B4-853EF03DAAAF
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/B06488FF-5F28-4C3F-8CC0-8A6C3F56CD50
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38F1746E-195F-4A23-B37F-894D17B852A3
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/FCE959E4-6457-4554-9541-56723D9B5FE1
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/675147D3-0571-41C7-BDF0-46D727A8462F
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66EF3B67-E35B-4376-8B8D-462783E86538
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/DAB9F427-E1E6-457D-A25E-41865399B799
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2CAA9631-4B8A-456A-9316-0BCB8440ACC4
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/D85157CC-A544-4360-939D-076EC921E8FD
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6EE2A516-13CE-4E78-B908-A4FBA029C254
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5C414C14-E402-4A66-AC95-A8988BE870F4
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42A70E13-7BD7-4DEF-A9E1-E45CDE4DA60E
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71B90CFA-42E5-48D0-9DCA-E7CA8E3527A1
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/E2D37109-B272-47FA-9D3D-D8FA7820316C
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2DAAB476-DFBD-495A-9EC9-C8D41DAE6EF4
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9A15D829-1DE6-445E-9212-C97492BAEDD8
  Sevoflurane and Vaporisers Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2df97b24-1647-4185-baab-95cdfd5ec71f
  Award Doc No 01 - Award Notification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dca68deb-52df-431c-aaf7-4f3970a7488f
  Award Doc No 01 - Award Notification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66b82ca2-1b80-42cf-bcfe-3af9ae067ef7
  Document No 01 - Award Notification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f63e4d03-ce55-4695-bcf5-74fc27f8687a
  Document No 02 - Appendix 1 - Parties appointed to the Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7935886c-b26c-4eb9-a840-4ce4e50cec98
  Document No 03 - Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e09074e-d3e9-407e-a0fd-9a52a70cc95e
  Document No 03 - Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91c6fb20-c346-4a5e-9a40-9202c37407b2
  Document No 03 - Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e105fee-c01b-4be2-bb74-3754e67b17b0
  Document No 04 - Framework Agreement Award Criteria
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00ac53a2-c614-40ca-b8e5-b13a03958610
  Document No 05 - Transparency Award Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17bb1a4f-cd93-4588-adfa-90b5beb3978d
  Document No 05 - Transparency Award Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc4e482c-353d-45e4-9a14-df974405b302
  Document No 05 - Transparency Award Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24eba9da-d3ab-4561-8268-58346253e863
  Document No 06 - Supply Chain Notification Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca4a714a-ed4b-45ef-85ae-70c1ba4166be
  Document No 07 - Post Code and SME Status
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5c37982-e814-45f8-a653-60728e8fb6b1
  Document No 08 - Sevoflurane Award Notice

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