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Award of NHS England Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals in London (Tranche A)

Awarded 31 Aug 2018

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Awarded31 Aug 2018
Value£211,435,404.00
SupplierMerck Serono,Merz Pharma UK Ltd,Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD),Novo Nordisk Ltd,Pfizer Ltd,Pharmacosmos UK Ltd,Roche Products Ltd,Sandoz Ltd,Teva UK Limited,Vifor Pharma UK Limited,ViiV Healthcare Limited,Abbvie Ltd,Accord-UK Ltd,Allergan Ltd,Amgen Ltd,Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,ELI LILLY AND COMPANY LIMITED,Ferring Pharmaceuticals Limited,Ipsen Ltd,Janssen Cilag Limited
AgencyNHS England
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 6y 2mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2018Expired 30 Aug 2020

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NHS England awarded a framework agreement to multiple suppliers, including Merck Serono, Merz Pharma UK Ltd, Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), Novo Nordisk Ltd, Pfizer Ltd, Pharmacosmos UK Ltd, Roche Products Ltd, Sandoz Ltd, Teva UK Limited, Vifor Pharma UK Limited, and ViiV Healthcare Limited, for the supply of branded pharmaceuticals in London under Tranche A.

The agreement runs from 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2020, with an option to extend for up to 24 months, and has a total value of £211,435,404.

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