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title: "NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eec63448-4bc7-4668-b977-d199e548e2a9"
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published: "2019-12-27"
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# NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eec63448-4bc7-4668-b977-d199e548e2a9

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by NHS England for the "NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12." This framework, related to the pharmaceutical products industry, is set in the United Kingdom and targets various regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the framework agreement lasting a maximum of 48 months, scheduled from 1st February 2020 to 31st January 2022 for hospital products, and ending on 28th February 2021 for oral products. The tender period for offers closed on 18th June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in generic drugs. Suppliers, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), may find this contract advantageous as the procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of competitors to submit proposals. With a substantial contract value of approximately £874 million, businesses focusing on both hospital and oral pharmaceutical products will be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative framework agreement.

## Notice

Award details for NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/17/5531 Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 48 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: Hospital Only Products - DLS/DNE/DNW regions: 01/02/2020 to 31/01/2022 (24 months) DLN/DCE/DSW regions: 01/02/2020 to 31/01/2021 (12 months) Oral Products (100%) all regions: 01/02/2020 to 28/02/2021 (13 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1c7037-987d-4940-9145-d1d7173aaa42 |
| 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 | 27 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £349,520,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £349,520,580 |
| 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, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE LIST OF AWARDED SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING SME STATUS) AT T |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33690000 - Various medicinal products
- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2019 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1c7037-987d-4940-9145-d1d7173aaa42
- 15 May 2019 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34020daf-ae55-4d6b-a797-ad69e4c36bf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1c7037-987d-4940-9145-d1d7173aaa42
  27th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34020daf-ae55-4d6b-a797-ad69e4c36bf6
  15th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7e85384-9c54-45a9-a39c-ddacac1afa71
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24ea68d5-e308-4e53-8d7a-b0c880c56263
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37d13d79-feb9-42c0-9262-63721a2de996
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a723ed55-5b09-46f7-b770-0d487d035bd1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c00339dc-2344-4583-8ea1-8d65b55c999b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/013a5ecd-e063-40bd-8aee-24fb9ec8aa2d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b70bf52-3c76-47fc-865f-87102e802dc1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c715839-e66c-4bf7-8a23-39a72cffbffc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/201e8909-a567-4fd2-96a2-039ff5fe5507
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39d98bcb-b356-49b5-aae1-c274e98fe65b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3a7f393-3f20-4240-8832-685f8d5d82de
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7541dfba-90ac-4189-bac8-1c930d85280a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b347451-c8c3-499c-80ac-61f46cb914c1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42c32178-7935-4fa3-bed7-1a22bcc9e84e
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0d941e2-b559-4b91-955c-9812614c7d07
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f224a26a-17c6-4fe8-ba8c-aec4d6aeef03
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de387de9-0080-4238-adf6-f22fba211c52
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1640cff-c18f-46f4-87bf-eb05f9fc73f5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a097b86b-9571-40c0-aaa8-b6a2a687229b
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk

## Provenance

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