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title: "NHS National Framework for the supply of Tocilizumab Injection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059160"
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# NHS National Framework for the supply of Tocilizumab Injection

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059160

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NHS National Framework for the supply of Tocilizumab Injection is led by NHS England, operating from their office in London, UK. The framework runs from 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2027, with potential extensions up to a total of 24 months at the discretion of the authority. Key procurement details include an open procurement method under an open procedure with a main focus on goods, specifically pharmaceutical products. The procurement, which is part of a closed framework agreement allowing the reopening of competition, has recently been completed as of 30 December 2025. This contract, for Lot 1, was signed on 12 December 2025, covering several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK, with a financial value of up to £277,200,000 GBP.

This NHS framework presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large pharmaceutical companies capable of delivering high-value contracts related to the supply of Tocilizumab Injection. Companies like Celltrion Healthcare United Kingdom Limited, Fresenius Kabi Limited, and Roche Products Ltd, all large-scale suppliers with relevant expertise, have successfully engaged in this tender, securing their status as suppliers. Businesses with substantial experience in pharmaceutical supply and distribution are well-suited to compete in this robust and dynamic framework, particularly those able to meet the demands of a nationwide supply chain under the rigors of a public procurement setting.

## Notice

Project title: NHS National Framework for the supply of Tocilizumab Injection - 01 March 2026 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/25/5723 Period of framework: 1 March 2026 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. Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England

### 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 24 months.

### Planning Information

NHS England is seeking to engage with suppliers that are planning to launch Tocilizumab Injection. Interested suppliers will be invited to a virtual PME meeting to be held on 19th September 2025 
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 KPl's. 
Please contact katie.noonan@nhs.net or marie.graney1@nhs.net to register your interest in tendering for this framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086500-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,195,000 |
| Lots value | £188,195,000 |
| Awards value | £150,085,000 |
| Contracts value | £150,085,000 |

## 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 | 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), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; FRESENIUS KABI; ROCHE PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 16:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086500-2025
- 27 Nov 2025 at 14:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077724-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 16:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063037-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 13:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052829-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086500-2025
  30th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077724-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063037-2025
  7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052829-2025
  1st September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6021
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6022
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6023
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6024
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6025
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6026
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6027
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6028
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6029
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6030
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6031
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6032
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9645
  CONTRACT COPY UK7 Contract Details Notice - CM-TNS-25-5723 Tocilizumab

## 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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