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 A London and South of England and Adult Influenza (National) - 01 September 2025
Reference number: CM/PHR/24/5718
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 A London and South of England and Adult Influenza (National) - 01 September 2025<br/>CM/PHR/24/5718/01 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines – Tranche A for London and South of England. Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2027<br/>CM/PHR/24/5718/02 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines – Adult Influenza (National). 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:
574 704 831.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - CM/PHR/24/5718/01 - Tranche A for London and South of England
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
Please check this box if you have offered against Lot 1 of this Project.
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/24/5718/02 - National Adult Influenza
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
Please check this box if you have offered against Lot 2 of this Project.
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 36 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 000-004304
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Roche Products Ltd
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amgen Ltd
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Biogen
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teva UK Limited
Castleford
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
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
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orifarm UK
Brentwood
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pfizer Ltd
Kent
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vifor Pharma UK Ltd
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 V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accord-UK Ltd
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sandoz Ltd
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eli Lilly and Company Ltd
Basingstoke
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chugai Pharma UK Ltd
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 V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mylan
Hatfield
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aventis Pharma ltd t/a Sanofi
Reading
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Manx Healthcare Ltd
Warwick
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Janssen-Cilag Ltd
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Novo Nordisk
Gatwick
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sun Pharma UK Ltd
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merck Serono Limited
Feltham
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bayer Plc
Reading
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AstraZeneca
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CST Pharma Limited
Walsall
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pharmacosmos UK Ltd
Reading
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
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
Linthwaite
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gedeon Richter UK Ltd
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 V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seqirus UK Limited
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
25/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aventis Pharma ltd t/a Sanofi
Reading
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 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
24/07/2025