Planning

Unlicensed Imported Medicines

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub, on behalf of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Unlicensed Imported Medicines." This initiative seeks to establish a framework agreement for supplying unlicensed medicines imported from non-UK manufacturers to maintain healthcare standards when domestic options are insufficient. The procurement process is classified under the pharmaceutical products and pharmacy services category, with a focus on goods and additional services. The tender targets businesses capable of handling goods and services, available throughout the UK, with a contract period scheduled from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031. A future notice is expected on 11th November 2026.

This tender creates a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products and related services to expand their market reach by engaging with NHS procurement. Ideal candidates would be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can manage the importation, compliance translation, and distribution of medical products. Companies with the capacity to participate in a framework agreement, ensuring continuity of care through reliable supply chains, will be highly competitive in this process. Businesses that excel in providing responsive, compliant, and technically adept solutions are well-suited to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unlicensed Imported Medicines

Notice Description

EoECPH intends to award a framework agreement to provide healthcare organisations with controlled access to unlicensed imported medicines--products that do not hold a UK marketing authorisation but are licensed and approved for use in their country of manufacture. These medicines are sourced internationally to ensure continuity of care when suitable licensed UK alternatives are unavailable or unable to meet specific clinical requirements. Once imported, products may require additional processes such as over-labelling, repackaging, or translation of essential information to ensure compliance with UK standards and to support safe administration within clinical settings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048504-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5XA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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