Planning

NHS National Branded Interim - 1 June 2026

NHS ENGLAND

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PlanningUpdate

29 Dec 2025 at 11:36

PlanningUpdate

23 Dec 2025 at 11:25

Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "NHS National Branded Interim - 1 June 2026." This tender involves the provision of branded and generic pharmaceutical products across several UK regions, including UKH, UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKJ, and UKK. The process entails a framework agreement with a planned contract period starting from 1st June 2026 to 30th April 2028, with extension possibilities up to May 2030. Suppliers are encouraged to engage in preliminary market activities, as highlighted by the scheduled due date for feedback on 23rd January 2026. Further notices are anticipated by 9th February 2026.

This procurement initiative presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical goods. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete due to the process's suitability criteria. The engagement framework provided by NHS England ensures a structured approach for suppliers to participate actively, allowing for direct collaboration on product requirements and listing feedback. Given the gross contract value of approximately £1.6 billion, businesses in the pharmaceutical sector have the potential to significantly enhance their market presence through successful participation in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS National Branded Interim - 1 June 2026

Notice Description

Provision of an NHS National Branded Interim - 1 June 2026 01/06/2026 - 30/04/2028 23 Months with an option or options to extend at the discretion of the authority up to a maximum of 25 months

Planning Information

Preliminary market engagement in relation to the upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of National Branded and Branded Generic Products. The purpose of the preliminary market engagement is for supplier feedback on the product listing (list can be subject to change) and to ensure suppliers are aware of the requirements to participate in the framework. Please note NHS England is utilising an electronic system (Atamis) to manage this RFI and communicate with suppliers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to suppliers and all communications with NHS England including the submission of RFI responses will be conducted via Atamis using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/login If not already registered, please create an Atamis account using this link https://health-family.force.com/login Please note there is no fee for registering on Atamis. If you experience any technical issues, then support from Atamis can be obtained here: 1. Submit a request through the Atamis Help Centre 2. Email directly at support-health@atamis.co.uk 3. Call support on 0800 0988 201 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday Upon logging in please search for C409236 "National Branded Interim - 1st June 2026 and follow the instructions contained in the supplier instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086256-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£1,346,663,020 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Please contact Alison Humphries
Contact Email
alison.humphries14@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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