--- title: "NHS National Framework for Transition products (Nilotinib and Ticagrelor)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ff90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ff90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ff90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ff90.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2025-08-20" --- # NHS National Framework for Transition products (Nilotinib and Ticagrelor) Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ff90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ff90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ff90.json) ## Summary The NHS England has successfully awarded a contract for the NHS National Framework for Transition products (Nilotinib and Ticagrelor), which was initiated under an open procedure. This framework, beginning on 1st September 2025, and running until 31st January 2027, involves the supply of pharmaceutical products across various UK regions, with the possibility of extension up to 24 months. With the contract award completed, the framework agreement features multiple suppliers, including Zydus Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, Accord-UK Ltd, and AstraZeneca, among others, underlining strategic partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry. Key procurement dates include the contract signature on 4th August 2025 and full details can be accessed on the NHS England website or via the awarded contract notice link. For businesses looking to grow, particularly those in the pharmaceutical sector, this framework presents a substantial opportunity to engage with NHS England, a major public authority in the UK. The contract value, weighted towards significant pharmaceutical development and distribution, offers ample room for both large corporations and SMEs to contribute, resulting in diverse economic benefits. Companies with robust supply chain capabilities and a focus on innovative health solutions will be well-positioned to succeed in future engagements and ensure adherence to NHS standards, fostering long-term partnerships with the NHS. ## Notice Project title: NHS National Framework for Transition products (Nilotinib and Ticagrelor) commencing 1st September 2025 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/24/5721 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/TNS/24/5721/01 - Nilotinib and Ticagrelor Lot 1 DCE/DNW/DNE: 01/09/2025 to 31/01/2027 (17 months) Lot 2 DLN/DLS/DSW: 01/09/2025 to 31/01/2027 (17 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England Please note that the contract had erroneously been advertised as an open framework at the tender stage and should have been advertised as a standalone framework. Additional Unsuccessful supplier not listed due to technical error: Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months. ### Planning Information NHS England is pleased to invite suppliers to contact us in relation to the upcoming tender for NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing 1st September 2025 (Ticagrelor and Nilotinib ) Please contact katie.noonan@nhs.net for further information and/or to register your interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049985-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Award date | 11 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,042,000 | | Lots value | £29,042,000 | | Awards value | £22,097,000 | | Contracts value | £22,097,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ASTRAZENECA; C. S. T. PHARMA; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; MSN LABORATORIES EUROPE; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; ZENTIVA PHARMA; ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 20 Aug 2025 at 07:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049985-2025 - 11 Jul 2025 at 12:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039270-2025 - 11 Jul 2025 at 09:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039171-2025 - 7 May 2025 at 10:50 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019321-2025 - 7 May 2025 at 09:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019302-2025 - 9 Apr 2025 at 11:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013938-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049985-2025 20th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039270-2025 11th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039171-2025 11th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019321-2025 7th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019302-2025 7th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013938-2025 9th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1203 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4406 ## Notice URLs - http://ascend-labs.co.uk/ - http://www.crescentpharma.com - http://www.cstpharma.co.uk - http://www.drreddys.uk - http://www.msnlabs.uk - http://www.tevauk.com - http://www.zydusuk.com - https://amaroxpharma.co.uk/ - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://novumgen.com/ - https://www.accord-healthcare.com/uk/ - https://www.astrazeneca.co.uk/ - https://www.bbukltd.com/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.gedeonrichter.com/uk/en - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.morningsidepharm.com/ - https://www.novartis.com/uk-en/ - https://www.thorntonross.com/ - https://www.zentiva.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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