--- title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Glatiramer acetate injection - North of England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed6126f2-1b57-433b-a8db-a858839857f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed6126f2-1b57-433b-a8db-a858839857f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed6126f2-1b57-433b-a8db-a858839857f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed6126f2-1b57-433b-a8db-a858839857f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2018-10-01" --- # NHS Framework Agreement for Glatiramer acetate injection - North of England Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed6126f2-1b57-433b-a8db-a858839857f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed6126f2-1b57-433b-a8db-a858839857f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed6126f2-1b57-433b-a8db-a858839857f8.json) ## Summary NHS England has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection in the North of England, which is classified under pharmaceutical products. The agreement, valued at £10,432,586, spans the period from 1 September 2018 to 29 February 2020, with an option for extension for an additional 24 months. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 20 July 2018. The geographical scope of delivery includes regions in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber. This tender presents substantial opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those with experience in the provision of injectable products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this tender. Businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supply chains, manufacturing, or logistics that focus on medical products would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract and potentially expand their market presence in the public health sector. ## Notice NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Glatiramer Acetate Injection to the North of England region. Offer reference number: CM/PHR/18/5565 Period of framework agreement: 1 September 2018 - 29 February 2020 with an option to extend at the Authority's discretion for up to 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1700f2ee-4201-43e9-9e5c-41a3e928faee | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,432,586 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | GENERICS [UK] TA MYLAN; TEVA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 1 Oct 2018 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1700f2ee-4201-43e9-9e5c-41a3e928faee - 19 Jun 2018 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bb1442-b377-4fdc-a1eb-a28494a592d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1700f2ee-4201-43e9-9e5c-41a3e928faee 1st October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bb1442-b377-4fdc-a1eb-a28494a592d1 19th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75ceec32-e888-42e1-8627-4fc5b6fc7f32 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8331f25a-1307-4b8f-9e5c-883a6c0c0a30 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1d121b8-e431-4986-a809-0164dd10bde6 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29e80b1d-dd63-4a09-b19c-d6c56f203d43 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e27336c6-273c-46c9-935a-a8cd06b6087a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/222d99d0-e309-45ec-80d9-212d8f3e510d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/381b7aa2-0d43-4e6a-8bff-711cdb5ebacf n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eedad63-d835-427d-9f71-1318fa0c8db8 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45ef134c-97ec-4d2b-a2d0-e3d7676a28bf n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d919ad5e-ca7b-47c7-8f7a-460a4d2998de n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d4614fd-068b-41a5-922a-288dc357445e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd157c75-c57c-45c9-a829-d62ef75c4197 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3117ebda-0b03-4a3f-a53d-926c866d8a35 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94538d5c-b3b8-4f94-892c-574cb20f739a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43deefab-940c-4550-88fc-8816cc7825a7 n/a - https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d5beaf4-6a00-4f9a-910f-2128fe675b9b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8bef4a4-5d0f-40e8-9c45-d4f92bb8852f n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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