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title: "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Oral Products"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e556f86c-5a39-4553-b547-669007825adf"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2018-05-22"
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# NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Oral Products

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e556f86c-5a39-4553-b547-669007825adf

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## Summary

NHS England is planning a tender titled "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Oral Products" as part of a National Framework Agreement aimed at procuring pharmaceutical products. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of £180 million allocated over two periods: £90 million from April 2019 to March 2020 and the same for April 2020 to March 2021. The future notice for this opportunity is set to be published on 18th June 2018, with the contract period expected to run from March 1, 2019, to February 28, 2021. Delivery addresses cover a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in generic oral products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the open procurement method designed to foster competition. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing, distributing, or developing pharmaceutical products would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aligns with their operational expertise and market needs.

## Notice

NHS National Framework Agreement for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Oral Products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e08293-1a43-42aa-8922-7123cce45f78 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 22 May 2018 at 10:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e08293-1a43-42aa-8922-7123cce45f78
- 19 Sep 2017 at 12:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e08293-1a43-42aa-8922-7123cce45f78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e08293-1a43-42aa-8922-7123cce45f78
  22nd May 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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