--- title: "NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceuticals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8c1c718-5863-4855-85e7-74d3eb35cdae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8c1c718-5863-4855-85e7-74d3eb35cdae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8c1c718-5863-4855-85e7-74d3eb35cdae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8c1c718-5863-4855-85e7-74d3eb35cdae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2018-06-21" --- # NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceuticals Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8c1c718-5863-4855-85e7-74d3eb35cdae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8c1c718-5863-4855-85e7-74d3eb35cdae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8c1c718-5863-4855-85e7-74d3eb35cdae.json) ## Summary The NHS Framework Agreement for National Generic Pharmaceuticals is currently initiated by NHS England, seeking suppliers within the pharmaceutical products industry. This tender, estimated at £216 million, is located across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the North West. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 25th July 2018. The framework agreement runs from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2021, with options for extension for a total maximum of 48 months. This tender represents a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical suppliers and relevant businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialised in generic medicines. Suppliers who focus on the supply chain for hospital products or comprehensive pharmaceuticals suitable for various regions in the UK would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this framework could lead to substantial business growth, especially for entities equipped to handle large-scale deliveries and compliance with NHS standards. ## Notice NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of National Generic Pharmaceuticals Offer reference number: CM/PHG/17/5542 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below with options to extend up to a maximum period of 48 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: 100% Products: All Regions: 01/03/2019 to 28/02/2021 (24 months) 33% Hospital Only Products: CESW 01/03/2019 to 31/07/2019 (5 months) LSNE 01/03/2019 to 31/07/2019 (5 months) NWLN 01/03/2019 to 31/07/2019 (5 months) Estimated Value of PS216,000,000.00 reflects the initial period only ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7527ce07-a107-4845-983c-b8ba58ad89bb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 21 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £216,000,000 | | 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 - 21 Jun 2018 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7527ce07-a107-4845-983c-b8ba58ad89bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7527ce07-a107-4845-983c-b8ba58ad89bb 21st June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9589d0e7-f750-4f12-9e94-2322bf3d81db n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc083e1a-3820-470a-8935-d15b2944b54f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76ff79c9-ec10-4ecd-887e-e5f362cdae59 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d4bc0c9-b5fa-43ba-bb99-8ff38606b343 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71a4e05b-f3b1-43c4-960c-695af4570fa4 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a94a4b7e-758d-4742-a434-fd20131c5083 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78998791-2245-40b3-8650-fa911ce9acc5 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe31c47b-af3d-45d4-875e-f5e1f0bd1612 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/035b8723-0f13-4e28-8357-f5391701a28a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/919c6fca-a827-4a9c-851c-6167fa950cea n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9577402-798f-45e0-aaeb-c71e729622a2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3361009-5863-465e-b634-0151e54f8245 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be850d65-8770-48f8-8504-bb9be38273d6 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a89cb77-6a9a-4104-9d7f-eaec7cf58ed1 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dcd5bbc-b48a-41ec-90db-c8cb1c56b662 n/a - https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk Link to e-soucing portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e08293-1a43-42aa-8922-7123cce45f78?p=@8=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJNT0 Link to future opportunity notice published 1/11/17 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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