Scope
Description
Project title: NHS National Framework for Transition products (Axitinib and Eltrombopag) commencing 1st October 2025 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/25/5722 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 48 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/TNS/25/5722/01 Axitinib and Eltrombopag Lot 1 CESW: 01/10/2025 to 31/01/2027 (16 months) Lot 2 LSNE: 01/10/2025 to 31/05/2026 (8 months) Lot 3 NWLN: 01/10/2025 to 31/01/2027 (16 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £80,909,200 excluding VAT
- £97,090,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2029
- 3 years, 4 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
- 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)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 July 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)
30 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price is not the only award criterion | 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, Leeds
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - central government