Planning

NHS National Framework for the supply of Tocilizumab Injection

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "NHS National Framework for the supply of Tocilizumab Injection" under the pharmaceutical products category. This tender is a part of a national framework aimed at securing supplies of Tocilizumab Injection, with the formal process anticipated to commence on 1st March 2026 and concluding by 28th February 2027. The planned procurement notice was published on 20th May 2025, and the future notice date for additional communication is scheduled for 1st December 2025. The procurement process will cover various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK. The anticipated value of the procurement is GBP 60,000,000, grossing GBP 72,000,000. As a goods procurement method, it falls below the threshold for larger procurements.

The planned procurement for Tocilizumab Injection presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those focusing on goods supply to NHS frameworks. With a suitability consideration for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this tender can offer substantial growth prospects for companies that specialise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. The procurement process, with renewal possibilities extending potentially up to February 2029, assures sustained demand for the product, making it an advantageous opportunity for companies capable of meeting NHS criteria and delivering across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

NHS National Framework for the supply of Tocilizumab Injection

Notice Description

NHS National Framework for the supply of Tocilizumab Injection - 1 March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051889
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023174-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.noonan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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