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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for the Supply of Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Medicines for the NHS in England"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF NHS ENGLAND)"
published: "2021-11-26"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for the Supply of Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Medicines for the NHS in England

Buyer: THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb5f

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## Summary

The NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Medicines for the NHS in England is being administered by the NHS Commissioning Board, operating as NHS England. This procurement, classified under pharmaceutical products, is set to span from 1st January 2022 to 31st April 2024, with an option for a 12-month extension. The open procurement method was employed, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of suppliers. Key dates include the bid opening on 22nd July 2021, with a submission deadline for bids set to end on 3rd September 2021 and a bid validity period lasting until 1st December 2021, located in Runcorn, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in the development or supply of anticoagulant medications. Companies that can provide high-quality products within the specified timeframe and meet NHS standards will be well-positioned to compete. With the potential total value of the framework reaching £3.185 billion, businesses of all sizes, especially larger manufacturers with proven capabilities in meeting rigorous healthcare procurement standards, should consider participating in this tendering process to expand their market reach.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) for the NHS in England. Also known as Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs).Period of Framework: 01/01/2022 - 31/04/2024 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a further period (or periods) up to a total of 12 months (i.e. total possible framework duration of 39 months)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) for the NHS in England. Also known as Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs).Period of Framework: 01/01/2022 - 31/04/2024 with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a further period (or periods) up to a total of 12 months (i.e. total possible framework duration of 39 months)

Renewal: An option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a further period (or periods) up to a total of 12 months (i.e. total possible framework duration of 41 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029421-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,185,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,185,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,185,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BAYER; BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB; DAIICHI SANKYO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 09:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029421-2021
- 25 Nov 2021 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029382-2021
- 10 Aug 2021 at 07:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019266-2021
- 22 Jul 2021 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017393-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals

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