Tender

NHS National Framework for Etravirine 200mg tablets, Raltegravir 400mg tablets, Ritonavir 100mg tablets

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 13:19

Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 10:05

Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting tenders for a national framework agreement concerning the supply of Etravirine 200mg tablets, Raltegravir 400mg tablets, and Ritonavir 100mg tablets. The buying organisation, NHS England, is facilitating an open procurement process aimed at pharmaceutical goods under the central government public authority classification. The value of this tender is set at approximately £5.4 million net. The procurement is at the tender stage with submission deadlines on 1st July 2026, followed by an award period ending on 29th July 2026. Delivery of the contracted goods is expected across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK, with the contract period running from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2027, and potential extensions available up to a total of 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those engaged in producing or supplying the specified tablets. With an open procurement method and a framework agreement in place, SMEs are encouraged to participate, ensuring wide access to this potentially lucrative government contract. Successful bidders stand to benefit from a large-scale supply contract with NHS England, facilitating business growth and expanding market presence within the UK's healthcare sector. Eligible businesses must be capable of meeting stringent quality and supply demands and should leverage competitive pricing alongside robust supply chain capabilities to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Title

NHS National Framework for Etravirine 200mg tablets, Raltegravir 400mg tablets, Ritonavir 100mg tablets

Notice Description

Project title: NHS National Framework for Etravirine 200mg tablets, Raltegravir 400mg tablets, Ritonavir 100mg tablets Offer reference number: CM/TNS/26/5745 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/26/5745 Etravirine 200mg tablets, Raltegravir 400mg tablets, Ritonavir 100mg Lot 1 DNE, LNW & SOFE 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027 (12 months) Lot 2 DNW & MAE 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027 (12 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 molecules 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. Please indicate which products your company is planning to bring to market in your response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052395-2026
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
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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