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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 2"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 2

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0c0705d-17e6-47cf-98f3-42feb1ca1618

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 2" is managed by NHS England, focusing on the supply of various medicinal products under the goods category. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and will conclude on 28th February 2022, with an option to extend up to a maximum of 48 months. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 6th October 2020. The total contract value is approximately £18,767,757, with delivery locations primarily across England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceuticals sector, particularly those specialising in generic medicines. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find an advantageous position as the procurement is open to suppliers of all sizes, although large firms also dominate in this space. The extensive range of suppliers already engaged suggests that diverse pharmaceutical companies, especially those with a focus on hospital products and non-parenteral medicines, could effectively compete for contracts under this framework.

## Notice

NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 2 2020 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/20/5619 Period of framework agreement: 12 months with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 36 months. The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 48 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: Hospital only products - All regions: 01/02/2021 to 31/01/2022 Orals (plus non-parenterals) - All regions: 01/03/2021 to 28/02/2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c915f888-00fd-4d17-a50e-f9891d77f9fa |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,767,757 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,327,097 |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 51 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD-UK; ALTAN PHARMA; AMAROX; ASPIRE PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; BRISTOL LABORATORIES; BROWN & BURK; CIPLA (EU; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CRESCENT PHARMA; CST PHARMA; DRUGSRUS; ESSENTIAL-HEALTHCARE; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; FRESENIUS KABI; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; HEALTHCARE PHARMA; HFA HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS; KENT PHARMA; LABORATORIO REIG JOFRE; LEXON; MACLEODS PHARMA; MANX HEALTHCARE; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MEDAC PHARMA; MEDLEY PHARMA; MEDREICH; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MILPHARM LTD/AUROBINBDO; MORNINGSIDE PHARMAEUTICALS; MYLAN; NECESSITY SUPPLIES; PANPHARMA; PFIZER; QDEM PHARMACEUTICALS; RANBAXY; RIVOPHARM; SANDOZ; SCIECURE PHARMA; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; SYRI LIMITED (T/A THAME LABORATORIES; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; TILLOMED LABORATORIES; UPJOHN; WAYMADE; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c915f888-00fd-4d17-a50e-f9891d77f9fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c915f888-00fd-4d17-a50e-f9891d77f9fa
  16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGeY/2YcFsTt7lVhUwNkgm_1fsa0Pd38lCKSG5rdDo48vWy8
  Interim 2 - Parties Appointed to the Framework
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGeT/oXNCu3NVoFGQ241TegZTJOlYJFGJaFViiU1bbvNcov4
  Interim 2 Transparency Award Schedule 01
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGeO/__kYx4mrb6QpBfSHC.9yVx0hbLeT1_P9pGoF1t4ZHMY
  Interim 2 Transparency Award Schedule 02
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGeJ/tLp9fmE42rsp3g6eBBCnGf5jXzjL4rbjkrNl1zkkcj0
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions

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