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NHS National Framework for Vedolizumab Injection

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 08:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated a planned procurement process for the NHS National Framework for Vedolizumab Injection, with a focus on pharmaceutical products. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, as indicated by the tagged date of 3rd July 2026. The central government public authority is based in London, at Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd. This open procedure seeks to establish a framework agreement effective from 1st November 2027 to 31st October 2028, with potential extensions until 31st October 2030. The contract has a gross value of £313.2 million and is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with significant opportunities for suppliers of the specified pharmaceutical goods.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those capable of supplying vedolizumab. SMEs will find this procurement particularly accessible due to its SME suitability designation. Participants can benefit from engaging in a high-value government contract, providing growth potential and a pathway to enter or expand presence in public sector markets. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should prepare for the open procedure and consider reaching out to the specified contact emails for any queries related to the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS National Framework for Vedolizumab Injection

Notice Description

Project title: NHS National Framework for Vedolizumab Injection Offer reference number: CM/TNS/26/5763 Suppliers who are planning to introduce the molecule(s) 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-06c2f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062578-2026
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
£261,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 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

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