Award of NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals in North of England (Tranche A)
COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals in North of England (Tranche A)
Awarded 01 Mar 2017
Awarded01 Mar 2017
Value£575,675,600.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 7y 8mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2017Expired 28 Feb 2019
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The Commercial Medicines Unit awarded a contract for a framework agreement for branded pharmaceuticals covering the North of England, Tranche A, in March 2017, with a contract value of £575,675,600.
The awarded suppliers are listed in the award schedules.
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