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NHS National Framework for Ferric Carboxymaltose injection

NHS England

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Aug 2026 at 10:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Jul 2026 at 12:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 17:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 15:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is procuring ferric carboxymaltose injection, a pharmaceutical product used in NHS medicines supply. The requirement is for a national framework supporting purchasing points identified by the Authority, with suppliers providing the specified injectable medicine through the framework arrangements. Delivery covers NHS purchasing activity across England, including the North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London and the South West. The procurement is categorised as goods and is published under the pharmaceutical products classification, CPV 33600000. It is suited to manufacturers, marketing authorisation holders, wholesalers and other pharmaceutical suppliers able to supply ferric carboxymaltose injection at the required scale and meet the framework’s quality, product and supply requirements.

The process has reached tender: NHS England invited offers using an above-threshold open procedure. It will establish an open framework with contracts awarded through reopening competition. The tender deadline is 29 September 2026 at 13:00, and the deadline for enquiries is 22 September 2026 at 13:00. The award decision is due by 28 October 2026. The framework is divided in the published requirement into three regional lots: CESW for 1 March 2027 to 31 January 2029, NWLN for 1 March 2027 to 31 May 2028, and LSNE for 1 March 2027 to 31 May 2028; extensions may run for up to 24 months. The stated value is £38,217,000 excluding VAT, or £45,860,400 including VAT. Price carries 100% of the evaluation weighting.

This opportunity suits pharmaceutical suppliers with an established ferric carboxymaltose injection product and the regulatory, quality-assurance and supply-chain capability to support NHS medicines procurement. Bidders should be prepared to complete the procurement-specific questionnaire and provide information through the quality assurance process, quality control technical sheet, product listing and usage schedule, and offer documentation. The framework is intended for multiple NHS purchasing points, so suppliers need reliable distribution, stock management and fulfilment arrangements covering the relevant English regions. The requirement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it potentially relevant to specialist medicines companies as well as larger national suppliers. Suppliers must be able to submit an offer in English; electronic submission is permitted.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS National Framework for Ferric Carboxymaltose injection

Notice Description

Project title: NHS National Framework for Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection Offer reference number: CM/TNS/26/5743 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to a maximum of 24 months. CM/TNS/26/5743 Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection Lot 1 CESW 01/03/2027 to 31/01/2029 (23 months) Lot 2 NWLN 01/03/2027 to 31/05/2028 (15 months) Lot 3 LSNE 01/03/2027 to 31/05/2028 (15 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to a maximum of 24 months

Planning Information

NHS England is seeking to engage with current or potential new suppliers that are planning to launch any of the molecule(s) that will be covered by this procurement. Interested suppliers will be invited to a virtual preliminary market engagement meeting. The purpose of these sessions is to update suppliers regarding timelines and to discuss product details, product launches during the proposed framework period, tender structure, and KPI's. Please contact katie.noonan@nhs.net or marie.graney1@nhs.net to register your interest in tendering for this framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082061-2026
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
£38,217,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£38,217,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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