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title: "CM/TNS/24/5713 - NHS Framework for Transition products - 1 February 2025"
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# CM/TNS/24/5713 - NHS Framework for Transition products - 1 February 2025

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e85a5f73-1208-4e45-a159-08011aef8a18

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## Summary

NHS England has completed the award phase for the NHS National Framework for Transition products, with the framework commencing on 1 February 2025. This procurement is under the "Pharmaceutical products" industry classification (CPV code 33600000) and covers various regions within the United Kingdom, including East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The framework is structured into multiple lots (CESW, LSNE, NWLN) each running from 1 February 2025 to 31 May 2026, with potential extensions up to 24 months. The total contract value is £9,867,000 GBP, and the tender period ended on 18 November 2024. Notable dates include the award date on 14 January 2025, and the framework will be managed by Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those producing Eribulin Injection, Bosutinib Tablets, and Liraglutide Injection, among other transition products. The participating suppliers include both large enterprises like Sun Pharma UK Ltd, Thornton and Ross Ltd, Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd, Biocon, and Baxter Healthcare Ltd, as well as SMEs like Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited. SMEs stand a good chance to compete and benefit from this framework due to its inclusion policy. Successful participation could lead to substantial business growth through consistent supply contracts across various UK regions.

## Notice

Project title: NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing 1 February 2025 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/24/5713 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/TNS/24/5713/01 - Eribulin Injection, Bosutinib Tablets and Liraglutide Injection Lot 1 CESW: 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2026 (16 months) Lot 2 LSNE: 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2026 (16 months) Lot 3 NWLN: 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2026 (16 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffeee3ac-9be3-4ea0-8c54-091ab8be7d3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,867,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,867,000 |
| 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, CHESHIRE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BAXTER HEALTHCARE; BIOCON; DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; SUN PHARMA; THORNTON AND ROSS; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffeee3ac-9be3-4ea0-8c54-091ab8be7d3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffeee3ac-9be3-4ea0-8c54-091ab8be7d3f
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/855fb0a2-0ffb-4260-a5b5-d43c2af9db7b
  Document No. 09 - Participating Authorities - CM_TNS_24_5713
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49879369-5c25-4958-bb64-55a3256201a3
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions CM-TNS-24-5713
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/244dbd71-66d8-4f2a-a66f-d8dd6992aa3d
  Transparency Documents - CM_TNS_24_5713_01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85ac90a6-e04a-481d-be2d-207058a89e17
  Parties Appointed to the Framework Agreement - CM-TNS-24-5713
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a86f6d60-1c29-45d6-bcd8-463123a91848
  FTS 2024S 000-031160 - CM-TNS-24-5713 - Opportunity Notice

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