Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
UK
E-mail: lynne.tierney@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.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
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines – Tranche B - NOFE & MAE and Eculizumab & Ravulizumab for London & SOFE - 01 September 2025<br/>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 <br/>CM/PHR/24/5680/02 - Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London & SOFE. Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 448 773 650.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - CM/PHR/24/5680/01 - Tranche B for North of England and Midlands & East
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO Documents for the list of purchasing points.
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - CM/PHR/24/5680/02 - Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London & SOFE
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO Documents for the list of purchasing points.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London & SOFE
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-005287
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Biogen
Building 5 Foundation Park, Roxborough Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, SL6 3UD
Maidenhead
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amgen Ltd
216 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WA
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.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
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd
Andrews House, College Road, Guildford, GU1 4QB
Guildford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fresenius Kabi Limited
Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1NT
Runcorn
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sandoz Ltd
Maxis 1 Western Road Bracknell RG12 1RF
Bracknell
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thornton and Ross Ltd
The Globe (3rd Floor), Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN
Slaithwaite
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roche Products Ltd
6 Falcon Way, Shire Park Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TW
Welwyn Garden City
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accord-UK Ltd
Whiddon Valley Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8NS
Barnstable
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited
79 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DG
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.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
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pfizer Ltd
Walton Oaks, Dorking Road, Walton-on-the-Hill, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7NS
Tadworth
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Janssen-Cilag Ltd
50-100 Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, HP12 4EG
High Wycombe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Celltrion Healthcare United Kingdom Limited
The Charter Building, Charter Place, Uxbridge, UB8 1JG
Uxbridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abbvie Ltd
AbbVie House Vanwall Business Park Vanwall Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 4UB
Maidenhead
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Takeda UK Ltd
1 Kingdom Street London W2 6BD
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Organon Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
145 City Road, London, EC1V 1AZ
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
6th Floor, 2 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orifarm UK
Breakspear Park Hemel Hempstead HP2 4TZ
Hemel Hempstead
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CuraTeQ Biologics s.r.o.
Trtinova 260/1, Prague, 19600, Czech Republic
Prague
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited
410 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0PE
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amgen Ltd
216 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WA
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.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
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
6th Floor, 2 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/07/2025