Award

NHS Branded Medicines Tranche B - MAE & NOFE - 1 September 2025

NHS ENGLAND

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29 Jul 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "NHS Branded Medicines Tranche B - MAE & NOFE - 1 September 2025" aimed at supplying pharmaceutical products. The industries involved are pharmaceutical, with a total value of £4,108,145,000. The tender, classified under CPV code 33600000, encompasses areas in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and others, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2025 and ending on 31 August 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase as of 29 July 2025. The open procedure was above the threshold and was designed to include SMEs in the bidding process. This process also details the framework agreement's flexibility to extend for additional periods, indicating a robust and long-term supply opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms in the pharmaceutical industry to engage with NHS England, a key player and buyer in the healthcare sector. With a focus on both large suppliers and SMEs, the framework agreement provides multiple chances for participation across a broad geographical scope. Companies such as Biogen and Amgen Ltd, which have been successful suppliers, illustrate the competitive landscape. This framework is particularly suitable for businesses providing branded medicines, offering a substantial business growth opportunity through long-term collaboration with a national health service. Active involvement can yield benefits from a stable and assured market for the duration of the contract and potential extensions.

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Notice Title

NHS Branded Medicines Tranche B - MAE & NOFE - 1 September 2025

Notice Description

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Tranche B - NOFE & MAE and Eculizumab & Ravulizumab for London & SOFE - 01 September 2025 CM/PHR/24/5680/01 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Tranche B for North of England and Midlands & East. Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2027 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/PHR/24/5680/02 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London & SOFE. Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 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 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04aa1520-7ead-4f1f-bebb-422062580323
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc644418-f584-45db-bf35-771baf03bc48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,108,145,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£986,282,758 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

ABBVIE

ACCORD-UK

ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS

AMGEN

BIOGEN

CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM

CURATEQ BIOLOGICS

DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK

FRESENIUS KABI

GLAXOSMITHKLINE

JANSSEN-CILAG

ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS

ORIFARM

PFIZER

ROCHE PRODUCTS

SAMSUNG BIOEPIS

SANDOZ

SOBI (SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM

TAKEDA

THORNTON AND ROSS

ZENTIVA PHARMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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