Planning

NHS National Framework for Golimumab injection

NHS ENGLAND

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PlanningUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 16:21

PlanningUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 16:40

Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is in the planning phase of a tender for the NHS National Framework for Golimumab injection, classified under pharmaceutical products. This procurement is aimed at multiple regions within the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK, with a framework agreement designed for goods above the stipulated threshold. The process follows an open procurement procedure, taking legal basis from UKPGA 2023/54, with a planned contract period from 1st November 2026 to 31st August 2028, extendable until 2030. Interested suppliers can expect the future notice date on 1st July 2026, offering potential business opportunities to engage with NHS England's central government authority located in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products, particularly those aiming to bring new molecules to market or expand their reach within the NHS framework. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with NHS England seeking competitive suppliers who can deliver Golimumab injection across multiple UK regions. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the open procedure requirements and provide goods at the specified quality and quantity levels are likely to benefit. The potential gross contract value has been amended to £161,000,000, suggesting substantial growth potential for suppliers capable of aligning their offerings with NHS requirements.

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Notice Title

NHS National Framework for Golimumab injection

Notice Description

NHS National Framework for Golimumab injection Suppliers who are planning to introduce the molecules detailed in the framework title, or who have any questions regarding a potential upcoming procurement exercise, are invited to contact the MPSC New Market Developments Team. Please email barbara.sly@nhs.net, marie.graney1@nhs.net, and katie.noonan@nhs.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066655
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022530-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£134,200,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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