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title: "NHS Branded Medicines - Tranche B - London & South of England - 1 September 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a9d"
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# NHS Branded Medicines - Tranche B - London & South of England - 1 September 2026

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a9d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by NHS England pertains to the framework agreement for NHS Branded Medicines - Tranche B, designated for London and the South of England, along with Ustekinumab for the North of England, and the Midlands & East. The framework agreement, set to commence on 1st September 2026, will last until 31st August 2028, with the possibility of extending by up to 24 months at the discretion of the authority. Operating under the open procedure method, the contract is in the award stage, with the award notice published on 9th June 2026. The procurement covers pharmaceutical products, with deliveries scheduled across several UK regions, including London, the South, and the North of England. The contract includes a gross value of approximately £999,320,155. Options to extend the agreement add strategic flexibility to the duration of the arrangement.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities, especially for companies in the pharmaceutical industry. With the procurement encompassing both major central regions and specific therapeutic areas such as cytokine modulators and monoclonal antibodies, businesses that specialise in these fields, particularly large enterprises and SMEs, can find opportunities for growth. The open procedure allows a broad range of suppliers to participate, encouraging competition and innovation in the pharmaceutical supply chain. As the NHS looks to secure a reliable supply of branded medicines, this contract opens avenues for substantial business engagements and the potential for future collaborations due to its sizeable budget and regional reach.

## Notice

NHS Branded Medicines Tranche B - Lot 1 - London & South of England - CM/PHR/25/5731 Period of Framework Agreement: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 with an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. Lot 2 - Ustekinumab for North of England and Midlands & East, period of Framework Agreement: 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027 with an option or option(s) to extend for a further 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Tranche B for London & South of England

NHS Branded Medicines - Tranche B for London & South of England

Options: With an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Renewal: With an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Lot 2 - Ustekinumab for North of England and Midlands & East

NHS Branded Medicines - Ustekinumab for North of England and Midlands & East

Options: With an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months.

Renewal: With an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months.

### Planning Information

NHS England advises suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS Branded Medicines Agreement – Tranche B - Lot 1, scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026 for a 24-month term, with an option to extend for a further 24 months.
Lot 2 - Ustekinumab for North of England and Midlands & East, period of Framework Agreement: 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027 with an option or option(s) to extend for a further 12 months.
The purpose of this notice is to inform existing and potential suppliers that, where deemed beneficial, a virtual 1:1 preliminary market meeting can be arranged. Please contact Trushal.Patel@nhs.net to register your interest. A seven-day window for queries will be available via Atamis after all sessions have concluded.
This framework will cover six therapy areas including adalimumab, bevacizumab, cytokine modulators, interleukin inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and monoclonal antibodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054102-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £592,363,416 |
| Lots value | £592,363,417 |
| Awards value | £832,766,796 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD-UK; ALFASIGMA; AMGEN; AVENTIS PHARMA; BIOGEN IDEC; BIOSIMILAR COLLABORATIONS IRELAND; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; FRESENIUS KABI; GEDEON RICHTER (UK; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; JANSSEN-CILAG; MILPHARM; ORGANON PHARMA (UK; ORIFARM; PFIZER; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SAMSUNG BIOEPIS; SANDOZ; SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; UCB PHARMA; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 09:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054102-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 14:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016135-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014706-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 09:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002947-2026
- 3 Jun 2025 at 11:58 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029487-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 12:15 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023859-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054102-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016135-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014706-2026
  18th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002947-2026
  14th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029487-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023859-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12389
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12390
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12391
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12392
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12393
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12394
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12395
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12396
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12397
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12398
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12399
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12400
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12401
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12402
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12403

## Notice URLs

- http://gsk.com
- http://www.abbvie.co.uk/
- http://www.amgen.co.uk
- http://www.drreddys.uk
- http://www.fresenius-kabi.com/gb
- http://www.organon.com
- http://www.orifarm.com
- http://www.pfizer.co.uk
- http://www.samsungbioepis.com
- http://www.sandoz.com
- http://www.tevauk.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://innovativemedicine.jnj.com
- https://www.accord-healthcare.com/uk/
- https://www.biogen-uk-ie.com
- https://www.celltrionhealthcare.co.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.gedeonrichter.com/uk/en
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.roche.co.uk/
- https://www.sanofi.co.uk/en
- https://www.sobi.com/uk/en
- https://www.takeda.com/en-gb/
- https://www.thorntonross.com/
- https://www.ucbpharma.co.uk
- https://www.zentiva.co.uk/

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