--- title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9752b5c-5ab1-4d95-b79d-06d2ab28d307" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9752b5c-5ab1-4d95-b79d-06d2ab28d307" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9752b5c-5ab1-4d95-b79d-06d2ab28d307.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9752b5c-5ab1-4d95-b79d-06d2ab28d307.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2018-12-13" --- # NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9752b5c-5ab1-4d95-b79d-06d2ab28d307 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9752b5c-5ab1-4d95-b79d-06d2ab28d307) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9752b5c-5ab1-4d95-b79d-06d2ab28d307.json) ## Summary NHS England is conducting an open tender for the 'NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National', aimed at securing pharmaceutical products. This procurement process, which is currently active, is scheduled to end on 17 January 2019, and the contract will commence from 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2021, with an option for a 24-month extension. The tender encompasses multiple delivery locations across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, with a total estimated value of approximately £2.7 billion. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the pharmaceutical sector, to expand their operations by supplying branded medicines to the NHS. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the tender process is designed to encourage participation from varied suppliers. With the scope of delivery across multiple UK regions, businesses positioned to meet the stringent NHS requirements will find a valuable contracting opportunity that can enhance their market presence and growth potential. ## Notice NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Contract Period: 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2021 (with an option to extend for a period or periods of up 24 months) Tender Reference: CM/PHR/16/5518 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c3adb8-8e54-497c-8e30-1ebb107d4d85 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,702,683,780 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 13 Dec 2018 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c3adb8-8e54-497c-8e30-1ebb107d4d85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c3adb8-8e54-497c-8e30-1ebb107d4d85 13th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4afd279-50b5-4502-a181-0711b947be28 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea26850f-aeac-491b-b541-5fb984137ab0 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccf7efb6-1f8f-4237-85bc-71d280783200 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fd2f8f3-59a9-4046-80fa-7f291545f3b2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0d5c13c-f19f-4886-92f7-f0583a7d0506 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cb2a084-3613-44cf-9c26-c36466223da3 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d699efd2-36fc-49c5-aa37-f4f8adf85d49 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af651003-04b3-43f1-8005-cab7e29fde6c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af313fee-a604-46e3-a6ee-7524e9e9cb1c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dea9f737-ed9b-4741-b375-8a49e2643646 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc26550b-3940-4766-a449-8ab3e22b50d3 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8eea26ec-d94e-4418-8a36-62456618cb26 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/570b0e43-9744-4e97-977b-3b3032aa7449 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/037bfc3c-6794-4098-b289-12789e502985 n/a - https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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