---
title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded medicines - London - Tranche B - Contracts Finder Opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aaa2bd9e-0fdb-4884-8fca-b0d29a6ed15a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aaa2bd9e-0fdb-4884-8fca-b0d29a6ed15a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaa2bd9e-0fdb-4884-8fca-b0d29a6ed15a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaa2bd9e-0fdb-4884-8fca-b0d29a6ed15a.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2019-10-01"
---

# NHS Framework Agreement for Branded medicines - London - Tranche B - Contracts Finder Opportunity

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaa2bd9e-0fdb-4884-8fca-b0d29a6ed15a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aaa2bd9e-0fdb-4884-8fca-b0d29a6ed15a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaa2bd9e-0fdb-4884-8fca-b0d29a6ed15a.json)

## Summary

The NHS England is currently in the award stage of the NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines, specifically for the London region and labelled as Tranche B. The contract, which has a total value of £251,930,337, is focused on pharmaceutical products, particularly Cytokine Modulators and monoclonal antibodies. The contract period begins on 1 September 2019 and runs until 31 August 2021, with potential extensions available for up to 24 months. The procurement method used for this tender is an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 4 April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in branded medicines, biotechnology, and healthcare products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly in the supply of innovative medicines, as evidenced by the eligible SME status noted in the tender details. Companies that provide Cytokine Modulators, monoclonal antibodies, or related pharmaceutical goods may find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and expansion in the competitive healthcare market.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the NHS London Region, Branded Medicines - Tranche B, Cytokine Modulators and other monoclonal Antibodies, and Antiretrovirals Offer reference number: CM/PHR/16/5515/01 - 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2021 - NHS Framework for the NHS London Region, Branded Medicines - Tranche B with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months CM/PHR/16/5515/02 - 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 - NHS Framework for the NHS London Region, Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche - Cytokine Modulators and other monoclonal antibodies with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months CM/PHR/16/5515/03 - 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 - NHS Framework for the NHS London Region, Branded Medicines - Antiretrovirals with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5e39c1-07e5-4184-8320-981c952e4f28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £251,930,337 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £251,930,337 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; AMGEN; ASTELLAS PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRADING AS SANOFI; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; DAIICHI SANKYO; ELI LILLY; FANNIN UK LTD T/A KENT PHARMACEUTICALS; FERRING PHARMACEUTICAL; GEDEON RICHTER; GILEAD SCIENCES; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; LEO PHARMA; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARP & DOHME (MSD; MYLAN UK HEALTHCARE; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICAL; NOVO NORDISK; PFIZER; PHARMASURE; ROCHE PRODUCTS; ROVI BIOTECH; SANDOZ; TAKEDA; TECHDOW PHARMA ENGLAND; UCB PHARMA; VIIV HEALTHCARE; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2019 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5e39c1-07e5-4184-8320-981c952e4f28
- 12 Mar 2019 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54362f6d-dd21-496e-9ed0-206eccc51a15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5e39c1-07e5-4184-8320-981c952e4f28
  1st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54362f6d-dd21-496e-9ed0-206eccc51a15
  12th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06068ce1-15fd-4636-ba39-2e72ba2fc537
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6580807d-e542-4045-849b-f0dda23c6087
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b17eae0c-4cc6-4a51-94b1-51b48dd7d1c0
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d4e1b32-02fc-47e7-a086-84a0c07d2615
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f34fc40-07bc-4fd0-8f4d-7fcf9272f971
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7513464f-abc3-4b1e-b165-dd77fcd655e2
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7473a4de-a676-4f6c-b34e-28c9b21f9285
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e428f0be-c35a-4d5d-888a-e2def8307ff1
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32355437-39c2-4f1d-a3fb-41c512f21a9f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/538d5b01-3ca9-4396-9876-83a946ad8408
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9dc31bc-b8c5-4534-98e3-15a1a9fc393c
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b39b197-a412-44d3-9df3-a81fcad139b4
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3043e4e5-c8ee-41ae-904d-c1ea4edd3038
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3b72eed-39ea-49a4-81b7-1b99c0c22e36
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6bb6315-7c66-42cf-b1ae-7b4c17f0b1d7
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a07e2db-89c2-4f08-b688-891b3a61fd4a
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae65be87-94ec-4fc1-87df-8b9f9d6ba719
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4aff99d-94a1-4437-81c9-a099848b103f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b781411-4ea4-4835-ac9c-72815ec52afd
  n/a
- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b8fed1d-1b3a-49a9-aea5-91a663ba8dc0
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd28e140-01a1-4634-80b3-9d054f30ef1a
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9f152e0-ca94-40c4-a497-d270ebc6be50
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa0a117b-d005-4f36-9990-1c78a74c2256
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ecf5d7e-a5ef-4ea4-b7c8-05284c33642f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d912f599-89b5-4ed7-a35b-0c75890ace8f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d593c7d-1777-468a-a6e0-c770a734a50c
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4d93b39-df72-4ecf-a1d9-fa2a67b45d63
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a6bc0ce-5954-49ce-818f-364ff197587b
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68ef3f07-8d2a-4447-86ae-31b67bca410a
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47b9c3b6-ec01-4d23-9521-96a2d1e900fe
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0ba8c33-71d2-46a4-9c2c-64b97f633a0c
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08c93cf3-fb04-4a31-9fbd-3ae592df15cc
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/868f542a-f679-4c17-b2c8-40cf38da0d3b
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3809a2d5-a701-408a-ab5f-d379c0e879bf
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9b4aaab-0c7f-4987-8609-4d7923ce0618
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96872e9a-e7ed-43f2-93de-135abb16d3e2
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ee050b2-99d3-42ea-9ad1-95dbd206df93
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d3893e9-b0de-4d2f-a67d-3282655e91b8
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13f0b7f4-edcf-486f-baeb-360bca27f017
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb2104cf-8ecc-4b6e-8e91-c200d6ebff18
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ffd7cd8-1883-4f10-8a91-a2b14a4e59f5
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74fa91cf-5984-4d0d-a2c1-72351824a239
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aaa2bd9e-0fdb-4884-8fca-b0d29a6ed15a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaa2bd9e-0fdb-4884-8fca-b0d29a6ed15a.json.