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title: "NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Low Molecular Weight Heparins and Fondaparinux Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05838e"
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# NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Low Molecular Weight Heparins and Fondaparinux Products

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05838e

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## Summary

NHS England has concluded the procurement process for a framework agreement concerning NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals, specifically targeting Low Molecular Weight Heparins and Fondaparinux products. The agreement is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and will run until 29th February 2028, with an optional extension of up to 24 months available at the authority's discretion. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, under the legal basis of the UK's 2023/54 legislative framework, and is classified under the pharmaceutical industry. The contracting process embraces numerous delivery regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKE. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signing date recorded as 11th December 2025, and a total contract value reaching £385.6 million (£321.3 million net of VAT).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly those specialising in the production and distribution of generic or proprietary pharmaceuticals. The framework agreement's structure allows for the participation of both large-scale enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a comprehensive platform for market engagement. Companies like Aventis Pharma Ltd, Northumbria Pharma Ltd, and Pfizer Ltd are among the recognised suppliers, signalling the competitive nature and significant calibre of participants involved. With the UK geographical spread and substantial financial scope, this procurement process offers potential suppliers a robust foundation for business expansion and increased market influence within the NHS framework across the region.

## Notice

NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Low Molecular Weight Heparins and Fondaparinux Products - CM/PHR/25/5732 Period of Framework Agreement: 1 March 2026 to 29 February 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 Information

Lot 1

Options: With an option or options to extend upto 24 months at the Authority's Discretion

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.

### Planning Information

NHS England is advising suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Low Molecular Weight Heparins and Fondaparinux to commence 1st March 2026 for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The purpose of this notice is to inform existing and potential new suppliers that if NHS England believe that it would be beneficial a virtual 1:1 preliminary market meeting can be arranged. Please contact ian.birch1@nhs.net to register your interest. There will also be a 7 day window for queries to be raised via Atamis after all sessions have concluded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084259-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,000,000 |
| Lots value | £176,000,000 |
| Awards value | £321,349,256 |
| Contracts value | £321,349,256 |

## 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 | 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T-A SANOFI; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; KENT PHARMA; NORTHUMBRIA PHARMA; PFIZER; ROVI BIOTECH; TECHDOW PHARMA ENGLAND; VENIPHARM; VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084259-2025
- 28 Nov 2025 at 12:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078065-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 08:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057983-2025
- 7 Aug 2025 at 14:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046995-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084259-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078065-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057983-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046995-2025
  7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5362
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5363
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5364
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5365
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5366
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5367
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5368
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5369
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5370
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5371
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5372
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5373
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5374
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9339
  CONTRACT Document - CM-PHR-25-5723
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9340
  Supplier Award Schedules (Redacted for Publication) - CM-PHR-25-5723

## Notice URLs

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

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