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title: "NHS National Framework for Transition products (Axitinib and Eltrombopag)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050bb9"
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# NHS National Framework for Transition products (Axitinib and Eltrombopag)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050bb9

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## Summary

The public procurement process focuses on the NHS National Framework for Transition products, specifically Axitinib and Eltrombopag, led by NHS England. The procurement covers pharmaceutical products and is centred in Leeds, United Kingdom. This process has progressed through various stages, namely planning, tender, and currently sits at the award and contract phase. Key dates include the contract signing on August 18, 2025, and the commencement of the framework agreement on October 1, 2025, with an initial duration until January 31, 2027, and the option to extend up to 48 months. The procurement method is an open procedure and was initially incorrectly advertised as an open framework but should have been a standalone framework supported by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical production and distribution. The framework involves significant suppliers like DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES, NOVARTIS, PFIZER, TEVA UK, and others, highlighting potential collaboration with both SMEs and large-scale companies. Businesses with expertise in delivering pharmaceutical goods and those capable of fulfilling NHS supply chain requirements would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The structured framework agreement allows for competition reopening, presenting ongoing participation prospects for suitable companies. This tender underscores potential for market presence expansion and long-term engagement with the NHS, benefiting those in the pharmaceutical sector actively looking to augment their market footprint.

## Notice

Project title: NHS National Framework for Transition products (Axitinib and Eltrombopag) commencing 1st October 2025 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/25/5722 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 48 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/TNS/25/5722/01 Axitinib and Eltrombopag Lot 1 CESW: 01/10/2025 to 31/01/2027 (16 months) Lot 2 LSNE: 01/10/2025 to 31/05/2026 (8 months) Lot 3 NWLN: 01/10/2025 to 31/01/2027 (16 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.

### 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 seeking to engage with suppliers that are planning to launch any of the molecules that will be covered by this procurement. Interested suppliers will be invited to a virtual 1:1 preliminary market engagement meeting. The purpose of these sessions is to update suppliers regarding timelines and to discuss product details, product launches during the proposed framework period, tender structure, and KPI's. Please contact katie.noonan@nhs.net or marie.graney1@nhs.net to register your interest in tendering for this framework. Please indicate which products your Company is planning to bring to market in your response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054095-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 May 2025 |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,909,200 |
| Lots value | £80,909,200 |
| Awards value | £52,385,000 |
| Contracts value | £52,385,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; PERENNIAL PHARMA; PFIZER; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; WOCKHARDT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 16:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054095-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 10:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044175-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029971-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018549-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054095-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044175-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029971-2025
  4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018549-2025
  1st May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1893
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4824

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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