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title: "NHS National Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - 1 September 2024"
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# NHS National Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - 1 September 2024

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046cc5

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## Summary

NHS England has completed the award stage for its NHS National Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab, under procurement reference CM/TNS/24/5711. This framework is designed to cover the supply of pharmaceutical products, specifically Ustekinumab, across different regions in the UK. The contract is divided into two lots: CM/TNS/24/5711/01, covering London and the South of England from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026, and CM/TNS/24/5711/02, covering the North of England, Midlands, and the East from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. Both lots have options to extend for up to a total of 24 months at the Authority’s discretion. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and included a framework agreement. NHS Medicines Value & Access, part of NHS England, is the contracting authority overseeing this process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specialising in the supply of biological medicines. The framework's substantial value, coupled with its national reach, offers businesses a robust platform for growth. Companies such as Amgen, Sandoz, Thornton and Ross, Celltrion Healthcare, Janssen-Cilag, and Accord-UK, who have been awarded contracts, illustrate the range of suppliers from large companies to SMEs that can compete in this market. Businesses with a focus on pharmaceutical products, particularly those adept at competitive pricing, are well-suited to participate and benefit from the opportunities provided by this framework agreement. The open procurement process and framework arrangement ensure a transparent and competitive environment, fostering innovation and efficiency in the supply chain.

## Notice

Project title: NHS National Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab 1 September 2024

Offer reference number: CM/TNS/24/5711

CM/TNS/24/5711/01 - NHS Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - London & South of England. Period of framework: 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

CM/TNS/24/5711/02 - NHS Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - North of England and Midlands & East. Period of framework: 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England

### Lot Information

CM/TNS/24/5711/01 - NHS Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - London & South

CM/TNS/24/5711/01 - NHS Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - London & South of England. Period of framework: 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Options: Option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

CM/TNS/24/5711/02 - NHS Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - North & MAE

CM/TNS/24/5711/02 - NHS Framework for the supply of Ustekinumab - North of England and Midlands & East. Period of framework: 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Options: Option or options 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029292-2024 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £579,000,000 |
| Lots value | £579,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AMGEN; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; JANSSEN-CILAG; SANDOZ; THORNTON AND ROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029292-2024
- 31 May 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017062-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

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