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NHS National Framework for Macitentan tablets

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 16:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 15:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, located in London, has initiated a procurement process for an NHS National Framework for Macitentan tablets. This process is currently in the planning stage and is part of a large-scale open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £79.2 million gross (£66 million net). The procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and aims to establish a framework agreement suitable for SMEs. Important dates include the revised estimated publication date for the procurement notice on 4 December 2026, and the anticipated contract commencement on 1 September 2027, with a duration until 31 July 2028 and potential extensions to 31 July 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those equipped to supply or innovate in the formulation of macitentan tablets. Companies with the capacity to engage in large-scale frameworks and those looking to expand their market reach within the NHS supply chain stand to benefit considerably. As the procurement process follows an open procedure, it welcomes participation from a diverse range of suppliers, fostering competition and encouraging proposals from innovative and emerging market players.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS National Framework for Macitentan tablets

Notice Description

NHS National Framework for Macitentan tablets 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066488-2026
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
£66,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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