Tender

NHS England procurement for the supply of Pan-genotypic Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) Hepatitis C treatments and the provision of Hepatitis C elimination initiatives

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 12:58

Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 16:55

Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is conducting an open procurement process for the supply of Pan-genotypic Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) Hepatitis C treatments, along with initiatives aimed at eliminating Hepatitis C. The process is in the tender update stage, with the procurement valued at a gross amount of GBP £192 million. The framework is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to a total period of 24 months at the authority’s discretion. Prospective suppliers can access procurement documents and further details through the NHS portal. Submissions are to be made electronically, and the deadline for tender participation is set for 6th February 2026 at 13:00 GMT. Locations across the UK will be served under this framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those focusing on antiviral treatments. With an extensive framework period and a substantial contract value, both large pharmaceutical companies and SMEs that comply with the outlined criteria might find this tender appealing. The procurement not only allows suppliers to secure a pivotal role in public health initiatives but also supports their expansion through partnerships with a central government authority, thereby influencing Hepatitis C elimination efforts on a national scale.

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Notice Title

NHS England procurement for the supply of Pan-genotypic Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) Hepatitis C treatments and the provision of Hepatitis C elimination initiatives

Notice Description

Project title: NHS England procurement for the supply of Pan-genotypic Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) Hepatitis C treatments and the provision of Hepatitis C elimination initiatives commencing 1st April 2026 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/25/5737 Period of framework: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

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

Planning Information

NHS England is seeking to engage with suppliers of Hepatitis C treatments. Interested suppliers will be invited to a virtual PME meeting to be held w/c 3rd or 10th November 2025. The purpose of these sessions is to update suppliers regarding timelines and to discuss product details, proposed framework period, tender structure, and KPl's. Please contact liz.fleetwood1@nhs.net to register your interest in tendering for this framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007585-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
liz.fleetwood1@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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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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