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title: "NHS National Framework Agreement for Adalimumab Injection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f96f894b-efb7-43e5-a819-406e064cdcb2"
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# NHS National Framework Agreement for Adalimumab Injection

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f96f894b-efb7-43e5-a819-406e064cdcb2

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## Summary

The NHS England has announced a completed procurement process for the "NHS National Framework Agreement for Adalimumab Injection". This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and has a total contract value of £125 million. The framework agreement spans from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022, with an option for a possible extension of up to 24 months. The tender was published on 15 January 2020, and it utilised an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the tender submission deadline set for 17 February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying pharmaceutical products, especially those who focus on innovative injectable therapeutic solutions. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing pharmaceuticals would be particularly well-positioned to compete for contracts under this framework. The diverse delivery locations across various regions in the United Kingdom also indicate a broad market potential for suppliers interested in reaching healthcare providers within the NHS.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for Adalimumab Injection Offer reference number: CM/PHR/19/5575 Period of Framework Agreement: 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2022 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed6ad81-db81-4d2a-a3c2-d8917c178742 |
| 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 | 21 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £445,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; AMGEN; BIOGEN; FRESENIUS KABI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 21 May 2020 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed6ad81-db81-4d2a-a3c2-d8917c178742
- 15 Jan 2020 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3e6bb6-3951-4f58-ad3a-4e5ed766d0e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed6ad81-db81-4d2a-a3c2-d8917c178742
  21st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3e6bb6-3951-4f58-ad3a-4e5ed766d0e8
  15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
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