Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines – Tranche B - NOFE & MAE and Eculizumab & Ravulizumab for London & SOFE - 01 September 2025
Reference number
CM/PHR/24/5680
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines – Tranche B - NOFE & MAE and Eculizumab & Ravulizumab for London & SOFE - 01 September 2025
CM/PHR/24/5680/01 - Tranche B for North of England and Midlands & East. Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
CM/PHR/24/5680/02 - Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London & SOFE. Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,448,773,650
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - CM/PHR/24/5680/01 - Tranche B for North of England and Midlands & East
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO Documents for the list of purchasing points.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tranche B for North of England and Midlands & East. Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
With an option or options to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - CM/PHR/24/5680/02 - Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London & SOFE
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO Documents for the list of purchasing points.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London & SOFE
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
With an option or options to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-005287
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Biogen
Building 5 Foundation Park, Roxborough Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, SL6 3UD
Maidenhead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amgen Ltd
216 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WA
Cambridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sobi (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Ltd)
Suite 2, Riverside 3, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6AD
Abington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd
Andrews House, College Road, Guildford, GU1 4QB
Guildford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fresenius Kabi Limited
Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1NT
Runcorn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sandoz Ltd
Maxis 1 Western Road Bracknell RG12 1RF
Bracknell
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thornton and Ross Ltd
The Globe (3rd Floor), Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN
Slaithwaite
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roche Products Ltd
6 Falcon Way, Shire Park Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TW
Welwyn Garden City
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accord-UK Ltd
Whiddon Valley Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8NS
Barnstable
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited
79 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DG
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Samsung Bioepis UK Ltd
5th Floor, Profile West, 950 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 9ES
Brentford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pfizer Ltd
Walton Oaks, Dorking Road, Walton-on-the-Hill, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7NS
Tadworth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Janssen-Cilag Ltd
50-100 Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, HP12 4EG
High Wycombe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Celltrion Healthcare United Kingdom Limited
The Charter Building, Charter Place, Uxbridge, UB8 1JG
Uxbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abbvie Ltd
AbbVie House Vanwall Business Park Vanwall Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 4UB
Maidenhead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Takeda UK Ltd
1 Kingdom Street London W2 6BD
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Organon Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
145 City Road, London, EC1V 1AZ
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
6th Floor, 2 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orifarm UK
Breakspear Park Hemel Hempstead HP2 4TZ
Hemel Hempstead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CuraTeQ Biologics s.r.o.
Trtinova 260/1, Prague, 19600, Czech Republic
Prague
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited
410 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0PE
Cambridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,889,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amgen Ltd
216 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WA
Cambridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £92,244
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Samsung Bioepis UK Ltd
5th Floor, Profile West, 950 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 9ES
Brentford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £92,244
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
6th Floor, 2 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £92,244
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom