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title: "NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B"
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# NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3813112-7a5b-461b-9e42-ccdb117c93ef

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## Summary

The NHS England is seeking suppliers for the "NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B," a procurement process in the pharmaceutical products industry. The tender has reached the Award stage, with a total contract value of £228,156,862 and covers delivery addresses across various regions in the United Kingdom including the East Midlands, London, and the South East. The procurement method employed is open, preferred for its transparency and competition, with the contract period running from 1st March 2021 to 28th February 2023. Key dates include the tender period's end, which was on 5th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those focusing on branded medicines and related products, to engage with NHS England. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, furthering their growth and expanding their market presence. Successful suppliers will benefit from long-term contracts in a stable healthcare environment, making this an excellent opportunity for firms specialised in monoclonal antibodies and similar pharmaceutical goods.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B plus Cytokine Modulators and other Monoclonal Antibodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de189c9b-416c-411b-8b1f-873c66578cb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £228,156,862 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,156,862 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 37 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AMGEN; ASTRAZENECA; AVENTIS PHARMA; BAYER; BIOGEN; BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; CST PHARMA; DAIICHI SANKYO; DAY LEWIS MEDICAL; DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; ELI LILLY; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; GEDEON RICHTER; GILEAD SCIENCES; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; LEO PHARMA; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK; MYLAN; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS; PFIZER; ROCHE PRODUCTS; ROVI BIOTECH; SANDOZ; SOBI (SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM; TAKEDA; TECHDOW PHARMA ENGLAND; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; UCB PHARMA; UL GLOBAL PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 12:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de189c9b-416c-411b-8b1f-873c66578cb9
- 23 Apr 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de189c9b-416c-411b-8b1f-873c66578cb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de189c9b-416c-411b-8b1f-873c66578cb9
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kSPP/O8AkRSU6wH9zU84bLUvSKz6W2q1uktQPXpfC0YJiqbk
  210302 - Lot 2 - Transparency Award Schedule - CM_PHR_20_5591_02
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHHS/a9vkHgS2P2X.ultHipmmtLx0B2rjzTxmQEMm660XAmo
  210302 - Lot 4 - Transparency Award Schedule - CM_PHR_20_5591_04
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHHM/pqx3.LHpM4qNNDG3FHiw_Ajj3vCR1JYqElEcUWVsI_U
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kSPU/VYWdMe4XEAwKQ4cf1U9eilG3ga9gCWVcwPrBimue9Z4
  210302 - Lot 3 - Transparency Award Schedule - CM_PHR_20_5591_03
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kSPZ/XxS7MsWw56CKoq7XaBfAmIMeIaeeOptKTFmWnyg.tvc
  CM_PHR_20_5591 NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B - Parties Appointed to the Framework
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kSPK/hhc2j.4HoX9TATLB5uOFRGYtmCW3Z_55sGfv_XqvP_o
  210421 - Lot 1 - Transparency Award Schedule V2- CM_PHR_20_5591_01

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