---
title: "NHS National Framework for Ivacaftor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2f9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# NHS National Framework for Ivacaftor

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2f9

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## Summary

On 3rd July 2026, NHS England initiated the planning stage for a procurement titled "NHS National Framework for Ivacaftor." This significant procurement falls under the pharmaceutical industry category and covers delivery regions across various parts of the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting potential suppliers to participate in a framework agreement. Interested parties should note the planned start and end dates for the contract period, which extend from 1st February 2028 to 31st January 2029, with an option to renew until 31st January 2031. A future notice for this procurement is anticipated to be published on 1st May 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products, with a significant budgeted value of £12,600,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to partake, given the procurement's suitability conditions. Companies adept at producing or supplying the pharmaceutical molecule Ivacaftor, and those looking to expand their market presence in the public healthcare sector, will find this tender particularly appealing. The open nature of the procurement method ensures that the process is competitive, providing equal opportunity for qualified businesses to contribute to national healthcare improvements.

## Notice

Project title: NHS National Framework for Ivacaftor Offer reference number: CM/TNS/26/5766 Suppliers who are planning to introduce the molecule(s) detailed in the framework title, or who have any questions regarding a potential upcoming procurement exercise, are invited to contact the MPSC New Market Developments Team. Please email barbara.sly@nhs.net, marie.graney1@nhs.net, and katie.noonan@nhs.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062579-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 08:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062579-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062579-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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