Scope
Description
Project title: NHS National Framework for Transition products (Nilotinib and Ticagrelor) commencing 1st September 2025 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/24/5721 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/TNS/24/5721/01 - Nilotinib and Ticagrelor Lot 1 DCE/DNW/DNE: 01/09/2025 to 31/01/2027 (17 months) Lot 2 DLN/DLS/DSW: 01/09/2025 to 31/01/2027 (17 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £29,042,000 excluding VAT
- £34,850,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2029
- 3 years, 5 months
Description of possible extension:
Option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 January 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please refer to the ITO Documents for the Operation Description
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Please refer to Document No. 09 in the ITO Documents for the list of Purchasing Points
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKH - East of England
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKI - London
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 May 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 June 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional info obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders must be submitted to the abovementioned address
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price is not the only award criterion | Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents |
Price | 100.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: katie.noonan@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government