Scope
Reference
CM/TNS/25/5737
Description
Project title: NHS England procurement for the supply of Pan-genotypic Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) Hepatitis C treatments and the provision of Hepatitis C elimination initiatives commencing 1st April 2026
Offer reference number: CM/TNS/25/5737
Period of framework: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £160,000,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- 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 the ITO Documents for the list of Purchasing Points.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 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 information may be 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)
13 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price is not the only award criterion | Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documentation |
Price |
Weighting description
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documentation
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Tender Document Set - CM-TNS-25-5737.zip
Full Tender Document set
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: liz.fleetwood1@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government