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title: "NHS Branded Medicines Tranche A - London & SOFE & Adult Influenza National"
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# NHS Branded Medicines Tranche A - London & SOFE & Adult Influenza National

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ea01c9a-8442-488c-bb4a-cdfa18d54a6c

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## Summary

NHS England has completed the procurement of its NHS Branded Medicines Tranche A. This framework agreement encompasses pharmaceutical products in London, South of England, and includes a national scope for adult influenza. The procurement process employed an open procedure above the threshold, with an award made on 25 June 2025. The contract period commences on 1 September 2025 and concludes on 31 August 2027. The value of the contract is approximately £261 million, covering a diverse delivery area including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe.

The awarded framework presents substantial business opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, especially for suppliers of branded medicines. With the NHS England as the contracting authority, this agreement supports growth for companies that specialise in pharmaceutical goods and target SMEs as potential participants in this sector. The involvement of notable suppliers, such as Roche Products Ltd, Pfizer Ltd, and AstraZeneca, suggests a competitive environment encouraging innovation and expansion in branded medicinal formulations. Businesses concentrating on international and national distribution will particularly benefit from the diverse geographic coverage offered by this tender arrangement.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Tranche A London and South of England and Adult Influenza (National) - 01 September 2025 Offer reference number: CM/PHR/24/5718 CM/PHR/24/5718/01 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Tranche A for London and South of England. Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2027 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. CM/PHR/24/5718/02 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Adult Influenza (National). Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2026 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3e4a3c-0b35-41dd-a894-6b259747485a |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £261,895,933 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £261,895,933 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AMGEN; ASTRAZENECA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BAYER; BIOGEN; CHUGAI PHARMA; CST PHARMA; DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; ELI LILLY; GEDEON RICHTER; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; JANSSEN-CILAG; MANX HEALTHCARE; MERCK SERONO; MYLAN; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; ORIFARM; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; SEQIRUS; SUN PHARMA; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; VIFOR PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3e4a3c-0b35-41dd-a894-6b259747485a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3e4a3c-0b35-41dd-a894-6b259747485a
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48c4c047-0006-4ad6-beca-13cabbcbd650
  CM_PHR_24_5718_01 - Tranche A - London & South of England - Transparency Award Schedule#2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60516bd2-1a4f-455c-a9f7-0b63c364c7f6
  CM_PHR_24_5718_02 - Tranche A - Adult Influenza National - Transparency Award Schedules#2

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