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title: "NHS National Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab 1 September 2024"
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# NHS National Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab 1 September 2024

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca4caa26-3ca2-43d7-bbc0-ffa564071d9b

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## Summary

The NHS England has initiated a tender for the NHS National Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab starting on 1st September 2024. The procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category with a total contract value of £243 million. The tender is in the open procedure stage above the threshold, with a tender period ending on 1st July 2024 and a contract period starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st August 2026. The tender is tailored for suppliers located across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This NHS tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products to compete for supplying Ustekinumab under a national framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the pharmaceutical industry are encouraged to participate. To engage in the tender process, interested parties need to register and apply through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The contracting authority, NHS England, aims to extend the framework at its discretion, potentially creating long-term business opportunities for successful suppliers.

## Notice

Project title: NHS National Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab 1 September 2024 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/24/5711 CM/TNS/24/5711/01 - NHS Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - London & South of England. Period of framework: 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. CM/TNS/24/5711/02 - NHS Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - North of England and Midlands & East. Period of framework: 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ceb0874-683d-4e74-a2c4-ef3361bad0d5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £243,000,000 |
| 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

- 31 May 2024 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ceb0874-683d-4e74-a2c4-ef3361bad0d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ceb0874-683d-4e74-a2c4-ef3361bad0d5
  31st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9834cdbb-5d9f-46e0-8c6d-656dbedfc409
  Document No. 05b(ii) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_TNS_24_5711_02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87409767-2adb-4bf2-bee9-b0aab40a6747
  Document No. 05b(i) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_TNS_24_5711_01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/519b0395-eef1-434c-a5ad-a6e28e67e3a8
  Document No. 10 - Participating Authorities - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c79877b-5544-454c-a22b-7947f48ceb8a
  Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88f2d4d5-2277-45bd-aa92-112806c2ece4
  Document No. 05c - Variant Offer Schedule - CM-TNS-24-5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81523a0f-dd9a-4d5d-91aa-bfc1f02bf527
  Document No. 00 - Read Me First Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/083120ef-3b62-451c-a47e-31a1a2c56918
  Document No. 05a(i) - Selectt Offer file - CM_TNS_24_5711_01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b413d54-b29d-457c-af32-882692e8569b
  Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b25919c-ced7-41cf-843b-82e285687490
  Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6491a0a0-b845-4dca-a7e5-a0eeaf5907d9
  Document No. 04b - Assessment Criteria, Stability Protocol and Additional Specification Requirements - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/434d0759-ac92-487b-88f2-0d56d8c0274c
  Document No. 04a - Quality Assurance Process - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af2413a7-30a0-4a30-84d0-82152730636f
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe1ff23e-68bf-49a7-9c9c-18bf06cacd2c
  Document No. 02 - Terms of offer - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7ffb2f1-af24-4793-92b0-bbb853ed62bc
  Document No. 06 - Form of offer - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9aa7bf64-72a7-4cd7-a617-f3b0e17d9303
  Document No. 07b - Quality Assurance Policy to support the National Contract Procurement of Licensed Medicines v6.1 (Issued March 2024)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22550d5f-e9cd-4146-9153-fb92bd2de4d3
  Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad820f4e-e222-438d-b073-098b3e4e94d3
  Document No. 09 - Tender design and instructions on completing the offer schedule - CM_TNS_24_5711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3868359e-c6f2-4b25-bf61-cfc69791ef79
  Document No. 05a(ii) - Selectt Offer file - CM_TNS_24_5711_02

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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