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title: "NHS National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Adalimumab"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
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# NHS National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Adalimumab

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7814246-81df-43d6-8226-07806a9879f3

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the NHS National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Adalimumab, undertaken by NHS England, a significant buyer in the healthcare sector. This tender, classified under the pharmaceutical products category, is located across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and the South East. The procurement method is open, and the tender period ended on 22 October 2018, with the contract effective from 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019. The total value of the award is approximately £159 million.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, especially those capable of supplying Adalimumab products. Companies with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the sector, are well-suited to participate in future procurement processes. Engaging with NHS England can significantly contribute to business growth given the authority's ongoing demand for pharmaceutical supplies.

## Notice

NHS National Framework Agreement for Adalimumab Injection, Framework Period: 1 December 2018 - 30 November 2019 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months Tender Reference: CM/PHR/18/5567

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c544dc-9e6f-452d-87c1-bf00f3ce73ac |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,371,013 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; AMGEN; BIOGEN IDEC; MYLAN; SANDOZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 7 May 2019 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c544dc-9e6f-452d-87c1-bf00f3ce73ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c544dc-9e6f-452d-87c1-bf00f3ce73ac
  7th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffbe8b95-a284-4084-acc4-296517352a0b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ea40b82-f137-4cf8-82fd-7f9461bf5516
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba4486d9-8395-4a01-81d9-ae585d0429f7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9779acc9-1408-4cd9-9fbd-f6e102636f45
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a214a3c7-5a42-4633-bee3-868b492cb062
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