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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Proprietary Category Tender"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Proprietary Category Tender

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1063d704-a8da-4ec0-b11c-5b9fec849d60

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## Summary

The NHS England has concluded the procurement process for the "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Proprietary Category Tender". This open procedure aims to secure pharmaceutical products and is classified under industry category code 33600000. The contract, valued at approximately £1.24 billion, covers various regions throughout the UK, including the East Midlands, London, and Yorkshire amongst others, as well as Guernsey and Jersey. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 24th March 2025, with the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms involved in the pharmaceutical industry supplying branded medicines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the framework's suitability considerations. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products across multiple regions in the UK and the Channel Islands will find this tender particularly advantageous, as it provides a substantial and sustained business opportunity over four years.

## Notice

Invitation to offer for NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Proprietary Category Tender - 01 May 2025 Offer reference number: CM/PHR/22/5683 NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Proprietary Category Tender: Period of Framework Agreement: 01 May 2025 to 30 April 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5ea1b7-0f6a-4932-8bab-c6b56466516d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,241,520,444 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,241,520,444 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 72 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD-UK; ALISSA HEALTHCARE RESEARCH; ASPEN PHARMACARE; ASPIRE PHARMA; ASTELLAS PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; BAYER; BESINS HEALTHCARE; BIOCRYST IRELAND; CELIX PHARMA; CHIESI; COLONIS PHARMA; CSL BEHRING; CST PHARMA; DAY LEWIS MEDICAL; DEXCEL PHARMA; DRUGSRUS; EISAI; ESSENTIAL PHARMA; ESTEVE PHARMACEUTICALS; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; FLYNN PHARMA; G.L. PHARMA; GALEN; GEDEON RICHTER; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; GRUNENTHAL; INFECTOPHARM; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; KYOWA KIRIN INTERNATIONAL UK NEW; LUPIN HEALTHCARE (UK; MEDAC PHARMA; MERCK SERONO; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MERZ; MORNINGSIDE PHARMAEUTICALS; MYLAN; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NEON HEALTHCARE; NEURAXPHARM; NORDIC PHARMA; NORGINE PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS; ORIFARM; OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICALS; PFIZER; PHARMASURE; PHARMING GROUP; PROVEPHARM; RAYNER SURGICAL GROUP; RECORDATI RARE DISEASES; RIDGE PHARMA; ROVI BIOTECH; SANDOZ; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; SERB; STRANDHAVEN LTD T/A SOMEX PHARMA; SUN PHARMA; SYNCHRONY; TAKEDA; TEVA; THERAMEX HQ; THORNTON AND ROSS; TILLOMED LABORATORIES; WOCKHARDT; XIROMED; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5ea1b7-0f6a-4932-8bab-c6b56466516d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5ea1b7-0f6a-4932-8bab-c6b56466516d
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a6c22f0-a362-4c0d-aeba-59dc594b1cbc
  Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions - CM_PHR_22_5683
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/306f03d0-2112-46f1-9985-7de9009f00f9
  Parties Appointed to the Framework Agreement - CM_PHR_22_5683_00
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d729c74-b5c2-4f99-9e11-5c212c53ef11
  Transparency Award Schedules - National Branded Category 1st May 2025 - CM_PHR_22_5683_00

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