Scope
Reference
C409236
Description
Provision of an NHS National Branded Interim - 1 June 2026
01/06/2026 - 30/04/2028 23 Months with an option or options to extend at the discretion of the authority up to a maximum of 48 months
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,346,663,020 excluding VAT
- £1,615,995,624 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2032
- 5 years, 10 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 January 2026
Engagement process description
Preliminary market engagement in relation to the upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of National Branded and Branded Generic Products.
The purpose of the preliminary market engagement is for supplier feedback on the product listing (list can be subject to change) and to ensure suppliers are aware of the requirements to participate in the framework.
Please note NHS England is utilising an electronic system (Atamis) to manage this RFI and communicate with suppliers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to suppliers and all communications with NHS England including the submission of RFI responses will be conducted via Atamis using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/login
If not already registered, please create an Atamis account using this link https://health-family.force.com/login
Please note there is no fee for registering on Atamis.
If you experience any technical issues, then support from Atamis can be obtained here:
1. Submit a request through the Atamis Help Centre
2. Email directly at support-health@atamis.co.uk
3. Call support on 0800 0988 201 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday
Upon logging in please search for C409236 "National Branded Interim - 1st June 2026 and follow the instructions contained in the supplier instructions.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 February 2026
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Please contact Alison Humphries
Email: alison.humphries14@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government