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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 1 2020"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a01f42cd-4c5e-443f-823e-e9082c06fcbf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2020-08-03"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 1 2020

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a01f42cd-4c5e-443f-823e-e9082c06fcbf

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## Summary

The NHS England is currently undertaking the "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 1 2020" tender. This procurement, categorised under the "Pharmaceutical products" industry, aims to establish a framework agreement for supplying generic pharmaceuticals. The framework will be active from 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2021, with a potential extension of up to 12 additional months at the buyer's discretion. The tender, initiated under an accelerated open procedure due to the urgent demand arising from the COVID-19 outbreak, had its submission deadline on 20th May 2020. The procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, and others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that specialise in generic medicines designed for hospital use. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to partake in this process, which aims for inclusivity among suppliers. As the NHS seeks to secure a reliable supply of critical health products amidst ongoing challenges in the healthcare market, businesses equipped to provide these necessary pharmaceutical goods will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this valuable contract.

## Notice

NHS National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals - Interim 1 2020 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/20/5589 Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 24 months (12 months plus options to extend (at the Authority's sole discretion) for up to a further 12 months) OJEU Reference number: 2020/S 089-213548 Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement Hospital Only Products: DLS/DNE/DNW 01/08/2020 to 31/07/2021 (12 months) DLN/DCE/DSW 01/08/2020 to 31/07/2021 (12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89798d1e-e3ba-44ca-bbec-8bfd7c424834 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,226,780 |
| 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), 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 LIST OF AWARDED SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING SME STATUS) AT T |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2020 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89798d1e-e3ba-44ca-bbec-8bfd7c424834
- 7 May 2020 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca406d4-d0be-47ae-b059-11fa814b06ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89798d1e-e3ba-44ca-bbec-8bfd7c424834
  3rd August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca406d4-d0be-47ae-b059-11fa814b06ad
  7th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/935381b6-5c03-4380-932d-e07c7bf461d4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ea4f28a-4f63-4a82-8411-165a85a718eb
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93af81fa-35f3-45fa-986f-075b542f77b3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6181e2c7-f336-40c0-9fa1-cea3879b2613
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45c3a53c-0674-4447-9a24-803048e24539
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1027c68a-f99a-4746-b0f2-454821904746
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6be36a62-1193-4920-8756-f5ca8f3ec8a9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/491f1464-aed1-4e83-8c5b-8615a878245a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d9908f5-0e5c-4f2c-86d9-bad206e3e032
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63482b30-8c9f-4cb0-acef-2069443029b1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4488dbb5-d658-46c9-90bf-9b20c957a596
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3d46a71-5dc2-4385-ba7d-93948f310046
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40f63d34-fab2-4a08-be88-06ec47a6e2fc
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9443d339-b65d-4aad-bdbf-11a7f08c713f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00abd9f8-44a2-4ad6-baa8-c1497c93e783
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f624864f-cbf2-4617-9650-6ff26c054097
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b5fa230-19a0-4ebd-92ff-ff252972d9ed
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk

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