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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 2"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 2

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb12a8e2-17d3-49d5-bb3b-a982582d6e51

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## Summary

NHS England has initiated a public procurement process titled "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 2," classified under various medicinal products, with a total value of approximately £18.77 million. This procurement is designed to establish a framework agreement lasting 12 months, with potential extensions up to a maximum of 48 months. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and end on 28th February 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 6th October 2020, with delivery addresses primarily located in Runcorn, England.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that manufacture or supply generic pharmaceuticals, especially those capable of fulfilling hospital product requirements or oral medication provisions, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enable these businesses to establish long-term relationships with NHS England and expand their market presence within the UK healthcare system.

## Notice

NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals Interim 2 2020 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/20/5619 Period of framework agreement: 12 months with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 36 months. 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 - All regions: 01/02/2021 to 31/01/2022 Orals (plus non-parenterals) - All regions: 01/03/2021 to 28/02/2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbccead-509c-48ed-9384-016dd54ef316 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,767,757 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,327,097 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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 | 51 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD-UK; ALTAN PHARMA; AMAROX; ASPIRE PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; BRISTOL LABORATORIES; BROWN & BURK; CIPLA (EU; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CRESCENT PHARMA; CST PHARMA; DRUGSRUS; ESSENTIAL-HEALTHCARE; FOCUS PHARMACEUTICALS; FRESENIUS KABI; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; HEALTHCARE PHARMA; HFA HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS; KENT PHARMA; LABORATORIO REIG JOFRE; LEXON; MACLEODS PHARMA; MANX HEALTHCARE; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MEDAC PHARMA; MEDLEY PHARMA; MEDREICH; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MILPHARM LTD/AUROBINBDO; MORNINGSIDE PHARMAEUTICALS; MYLAN; NECESSITY SUPPLIES; PANPHARMA; PFIZER; QDEM PHARMACEUTICALS; RANBAXY; RIVOPHARM; SANDOZ; SCIECURE PHARMA; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; SYRI LIMITED (T/A THAME LABORATORIES; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; TILLOMED LABORATORIES; UPJOHN; WAYMADE; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 17:27 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbccead-509c-48ed-9384-016dd54ef316
- 16 Feb 2021 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1efc3034-6f61-4052-b83d-59bc6196405f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbccead-509c-48ed-9384-016dd54ef316
  16th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1efc3034-6f61-4052-b83d-59bc6196405f
  16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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