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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals- Transition 2021_1"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals- Transition 2021_1

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f12a776d-f32e-4538-afa1-a60bba14ba3e

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## Summary

The NHS England is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals- Transition 2021_1", classified under the pharmaceutical products industry. The contract, valued at £8,858,050, is related to a framework agreement expected to last a maximum of 29 months, starting from 15 April 2021 to 30 June 2022, with potential extension options. The initial deadline for submitting tenders was 7 January 2021. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, which allows any interested suppliers to submit proposals.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and larger pharmaceutical companies that specialise in generic drugs. Companies with the capacity to meet the framework agreement's requirements and deliver pharmaceutical products during various call-off periods will be well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value and extended timeframe highlight the potential for ongoing supply relationships, making it an attractive prospect for organisations aiming to expand their involvement in public health supply chains.

## Notice

NHS National PharmaceuticalsTransition 2021_1 Offer referencenumber: CM/PHG/20/5629 Period offramework agreement: the totalmaximum duration of the frameworkagreement to be no more than 29months (14.5 months plus options toextend (at the Authority's solediscretion) for up to a further 14.5months) Potential Periods of call-offsunder the framework agreementTransition and 33 % Products: CESW 15 April 2021 to 30 September2021 (5.5 months); LSNE 15 April 2021 to 28 February2022 (10.5 months); NWLN 15 April 2021 to 30 June 2022(14.5 months); 100 % Products (All Regions): 15 April2021 to 28 February 2022 (10.5months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ba4c81-046c-4956-9612-28781828c842 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,858,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,858,050 |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AMAROX; ASCEND LABORATORIES; ASPEN PHARMA IRELAND; ASPIRE PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BROWN & BURK; DAY LEWIS MEDICAL; DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; KENT PHARMA; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MEDAC PHARMA; MORNINGSIDE PHARMAEUTICALS; PANPHARMA; PFIZER; RANBAXY; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; TILLOMED LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 12:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ba4c81-046c-4956-9612-28781828c842
- 29 Apr 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ba4c81-046c-4956-9612-28781828c842

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ba4c81-046c-4956-9612-28781828c842
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kVF1/Blr.52tl4YAYFz.u_ecAN2rX_izPlReZXpGfgSg29Dk
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions Transition 2021_1 TEMPLATE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kVF6/gooclqDsaMnXa_9H3N0k18lrCilsgY0QnO7gLsg4x7w
  Transition 2021_1 - Parties Appointed to the Framework
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kVFG/qqQcgb.ol27WkFhdBZeqGWCVrKpbNSSoEuADFW1jVt0
  Transparency Award Schedule - Transition 2021_1 00
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kVFf/QsMxGfJv82axRV7k3GqaADmOYPs5D2_Ry3iHXnwOa3Q
  Link to Find a Tender Award notice for Transition 2021 framework
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kVFB/fAvcs7CrZ_TwO2S1NGktP60tN125zfr4Q5VZwvcWWbQ
  Transparency Award Schedule - Transition 2021_1 01

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