Scope
Description
Project title: NHS National Framework for Transition Products (Apremilast, Pazopanib and Dapagliflozin) commencing 1st February 2026
Offer reference number: CM/TNS/25/5735
Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to a maximum of 24 months.
Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:
CM/TNS/25/5735 Apremilast, Pazopanib and Dapagliflozin
Lot 1 DLN/DNW: 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months)
Lot 2 DLS/DNE: 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months)
Lot 3 DCE/DSW: 01/02/2026 to 30/09/2027 (20 months)
Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £37,954,000 excluding VAT
- £45,544,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 3 years, 8 months
Description of possible extension:
Option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to a maximum of 24 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
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
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
31 October 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)
27 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price is not the only award criterion | 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
Documents
Associated tender documents
Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter CM-TNS-25-5735.docx
Document No. 02 - Terms of offer CM-TNS-25-5735.docx
Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule - CM-TNS-25-5735.xls
Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions CM-TNS-25-5735.docx
Document No. 04 - Quality Assurance Process CM-TNS-25-5735.docx
Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions.docx
Document No. 05a(i) - Selectt offer schedule - CM_TNS_25_5735_01.xml
Document No. 06 - Form of offer CM-TNS-25-5735.docx
Document No. 07 - Quality control technical sheet CM-TNS-25-5735.doc
Document No. 09 - Pharmacy Purchasing Points List - CM-TNS-25-5735.xls
Document No. 10 - C386886 - Requirement Section 1. Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) CM-TNS-25-5735.xlsx
Document No. 05b(i) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_TNS_25_5735_01.xlsx
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