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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) for the NHS in England"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) for the NHS in England

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c60280d9-a835-4dff-877a-3046d1b66e39

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## Summary

The NHS England is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) for the NHS in England." This procurement falls within the pharmaceutical products industry category and is located in England. The procurement follows an open method, and the tender period has ended as of 3rd September 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2022 and will run until 31st March 2024, with a potential extension of up to 12 months at the buyer's discretion. The total value of this procurement is approximately £3.185 billion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturers specialising in anticoagulants or medicinal products. Given the sizeable budget and the duration of the contract, businesses that can meet the NHS quality and supply requirements are well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, companies with experience in high-volume pharmaceutical supply chains will find this contract particularly appealing for sustained business growth within a critical area of healthcare.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) for the NHS in England. Also known as Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs). Period of Framework: 01/01/2022 - 31/03/2024 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a further period (or periods) up to a total of 12 months (i.e. total possible framework duration of 39 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5725a1be-e7d8-4f2b-a152-221c6a2968d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,185,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,185,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BAYER; BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB; DAIICHI SANKYO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5725a1be-e7d8-4f2b-a152-221c6a2968d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5725a1be-e7d8-4f2b-a152-221c6a2968d5
  25th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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