--- title: "NHS Framework Agreement - North of England - Tranche B" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cbf2fcb1-162c-40a1-a1a8-b258187390fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbf2fcb1-162c-40a1-a1a8-b258187390fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbf2fcb1-162c-40a1-a1a8-b258187390fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbf2fcb1-162c-40a1-a1a8-b258187390fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2018-05-10" --- # NHS Framework Agreement - North of England - Tranche B Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbf2fcb1-162c-40a1-a1a8-b258187390fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbf2fcb1-162c-40a1-a1a8-b258187390fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbf2fcb1-162c-40a1-a1a8-b258187390fb.json) ## Summary The NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of proprietary pharmaceuticals in the North of England is conducted by NHS England, with an advertised value of £521.1 million over a period starting 1 March 2018 and running until 29 February 2020, with an option to extend for up to 24 months. The procurement is at the award stage, with the initial tender period having ended on 7 November 2017, and the framework intended for various NHS entities and potentially private sector contractors. The framework is classified under the CPV code for pharmaceutical products. This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those capable of supplying proprietary medications. Companies that are well-suited for participation include large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturers and SMEs with the capacity to meet the framework's requirements. Engaging with this framework can help businesses expand their market presence, foster relationships within the NHS, and secure long-term contracts that may benefit their growth and sustainability. ## Notice A framework is awarded for the supply of proprietary pharmaceuticals to participating Authorities in the NHS Region: North of England. The period of the resulting framework is 01 March 2018 - 29 February 2020, with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. Additional information: Attached is the model form framework agreement. All of the awarded frameworks were made on the basis of the model form framework agreement. Redacted award schedules have been attached for each of the awarded suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f7ca8a-6013-46c6-94ea-631f64bd61b5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £521,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £521,100,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 38 | | Supplier names | ASTELLAS PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LIMITED T/A SANOFI; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD TRADING AS SANOFI; BAYER; BAYER PUBLIC; BIOGEN; BIOGEN IDEC; BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; DAIICHI SANKYO; ELI LILLY; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; GEDEON RICHTER; GEDEON RICHTER (UK; GENZYME THERAPEUTICS; GILEAD SCIENCES; INTRAPHARM LABORATORIES; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; LEO PHARMA; LEOPHARMA; MERCK; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARP & DOHME; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MSD; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; OEHRINGER INGELHEIM; PFIZER; PHARMASURE; ROCHE PRODUCTS; ROVI BIOTECH; SANDOZ; TAKEDA; TEVA; UCB PHARMA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 10 May 2018 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f7ca8a-6013-46c6-94ea-631f64bd61b5 - 19 Apr 2018 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b9605ea-7683-4e1b-b9f6-f77c319142d5 - 6 Oct 2017 at 08:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4581ff50-eb4b-4bf7-967c-26ee877da9aa - 6 Oct 2017 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4581ff50-eb4b-4bf7-967c-26ee877da9aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f7ca8a-6013-46c6-94ea-631f64bd61b5 10th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4581ff50-eb4b-4bf7-967c-26ee877da9aa 9th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b9605ea-7683-4e1b-b9f6-f77c319142d5 19th April 2018 - 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