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
Contact person: Surinder Kahlon
E-mail: surinder.kahlon@nhs.net
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Onasemnogene Abeparvovec Intravenous (Zolgensma®) Service & Onasemnogene Abeparvovec Intrathecal (OAV101 IT) Service
Reference number: C449537
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Intention to award the Onasemnogene Abeparvovec Intravenous (Zolgensma®) Service & Onasemnogene Abeparvovec Intrathecal (OAV101 IT) Service. <br/><br/>This is a a one-time, in vivo gene replacement therapy, for use in babies aged 12 months and under, that utilises an adeno-associated virus serotype 9 (AAV9) vector, modified to contain a functional copy of the human SMN1 gene. It is administered intravenously, allowing the vector to deliver the gene into motor neurones and peripheral tissues, enabling the sustained expression of survival motor neuron (SMN) protein, which is deficient or mutated in individuals with SMA.<br/><br/>Onasemnogene abeparvovec intrathecal (OAV101 IT) is a one-time in vivo gene replacement therapy for patients with SMA, proposed to treat individuals with SMA aged 2 years and over. This intrathecal injection will be used to treat a distinct cohort of SMA patients to Zolgensma. It will be assessed via NICE’s technology appraisal programme, with an expected final guidance publication date in late 2026.<br/><br/>Procurement was carried out in Lots for the services as detailed above. Contract values are estimated and will be dependent on number of patients actually treated at each awarded provider.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
26 136 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Zolgensma only (if no positive NICE recommendation for OAV101 IT)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Commissioners have the option to extend the contract for a further two years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Positive recommendation for OAV101 IT for paediatric patients (in combination with Lot 1 for Zolgensma)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Commissioners have the option to extend the contract for a further two years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3: Positive NICE recommendation for OAV101 IT for adult patients (either standalone or in combination with Lots 1 and 2)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The commissioners have the option to extend for a further 2 years
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
Lot 3: Positive NICE recommendation for OAV101 IT for adult patients (either standalone or in combination with Lots 1 and 2)
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
2026/S 000-053026
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
00000N/A
SALFORD ROYAL STOTT LANE SALFORD GREATER MANCHESTER
Salford
M6 8HD
UK
Telephone: +44 1616278630
E-mail: nca.procurement@nca.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 036 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
00000N/A
Trust Headquarters, Marlborough Street, Bristol
Bristol
BS1 3NU
UK
E-mail: procurement@nbt.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 036 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
00000RHQ
Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 7AU UK
Sheffield
S5 7AU
UK
Telephone: +44 1142711900
E-mail: sth.procurementsupport@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 036 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT
00000N/A
John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way Headington Oxford
Oxford
OX3 9DU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 036 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
CRN: N/A - CRT1-12955689836
Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7DN
Newcastle
NE7 7DN
UK
E-mail: necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 036 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University Hospitals Southampton
Tremona Road Southampton
Southampton
SO16 6YD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 036 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
00000n/a
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
UK
E-mail: tracey.leforte1@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 036 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
00000N/A
Blackshaw Road, Tooting
London
SW17 0QT
UK
Telephone: +44 2086721255
E-mail: procurement@stgeorges.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 036 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FT
00000N/A
Denmark Hill LONDON
London
SE5 9RS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 036 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
00000N/A
Great Maze Pond. London
London
SE1 9RT
UK
NUTS: UKL12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
00000N/A
Trust Headquarters, Marlborough Street, Bristol
Bristol
BS1 3NU
UK
E-mail: procurement@nbt.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University Hospitals of North Staffordshire NHS Trust
Springfield Royal Stoke University Hospitlal University Hospitals of North Midland NHS Trust Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent Staffordshire
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
UK
Telephone: +44 1782675947
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
CRN: N/A - 927664
Sheffield Children's Hospital Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
UK
Telephone: +44 1143053161
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leeds Teaching Hopsital NHS Foundation Trust
Trust HQ at St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds,
Leeds
LS9 7TF
UK
Telephone: +44 1132433144
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT
00000N/A
John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way Headington Oxford
Oxford
OX3 9DU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
CRN: N/A - CRT1-12955689836
Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7DN
Newcastle
NE7 7DN
UK
E-mail: necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University Hospitals Southampton
Tremona Road Southampton
Southampton
SO16 6YD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North Manchester General Hospital
00000N/A
Delaunays Rd Crumpsall Manchester
Manchester
M8 5RB
UK
Telephone: +44 7966999678
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AlderHey Children's NHS FT
00000N/A
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 776 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
00000N/A
Great Maze Pond. London
London
SE1 9RT
UK
NUTS: UKL12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
00000N/A
Trust Headquarters, Marlborough Street, Bristol
Bristol
BS1 3NU
UK
E-mail: procurement@nbt.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University Hospitals of North Staffordshire NHS Trust
Springfield Royal Stoke University Hospitlal University Hospitals of North Midland NHS Trust Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent Staffordshire
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
UK
Telephone: +44 1782675947
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
CRN: N/A - 927664
Sheffield Children's Hospital Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
UK
Telephone: +44 1143053161
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leeds Teaching Hopsital NHS Foundation Trust
Trust HQ at St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds,
Leeds
LS9 7TF
UK
Telephone: +44 1132433144
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT
00000N/A
John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way Headington Oxford
Oxford
OX3 9DU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
CRN: N/A - CRT1-12955689836
Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7DN
Newcastle
NE7 7DN
UK
E-mail: necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University Hospitals Southampton
Tremona Road Southampton
Southampton
SO16 6YD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North Manchester General Hospital
00000N/A
Delaunays Rd Crumpsall Manchester
Manchester
M8 5RB
UK
Telephone: +44 7966999678
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
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
24/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AlderHey Children's NHS FT
00000N/A
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 753 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and progressive loss of movement. The severity of SMA can vary greatly between individuals. Historically, the condition has been classified into different types, determined by clinicians at the time of diagnosis. This classification is based on both the age at which symptoms first appear, and the highest level of motor function achieved by the patient.<br/><br/>The types range from type 0, the most severe form, where symptoms are present before birth and most affected infants do not survive past 6 months, through to type 4, which develops in adulthood and is associated with mild motor impairment and a normal life span. However, because the disease presents so variably, consistently categorising patients into these types at the point of diagnosis can be challenging.<br/><br/>Onasemnogene abeparvovec intravenous (Zolgensma®) is a one-time, in vivo gene replacement therapy, for use in babies aged 12 months and under, that utilises an adeno-associated virus serotype 9 (AAV9) vector, modified to contain a functional copy of the human SMN1 gene. It is administered intravenously, allowing the vector to deliver the gene into motor neurones and peripheral tissues, enabling the sustained expression of survival motor neuron (SMN) protein, which is deficient or mutated in individuals with SMA.<br/><br/>Onasemnogene abeparvovec intrathecal (OAV101 IT) is a one-time in vivo gene replacement therapy for patients with SMA, proposed to treat individuals with SMA aged 2 years and over. This intrathecal injection will be used to treat a distinct cohort of SMA patients to Zolgensma. It will be assessed via NICE’s technology appraisal programme, with an expected final guidance publication date in late 2026.<br/><br/>This award is based on Lots with the intention to cover the population served by NHS England.<br/><br/>Lots:<br/>Lot 1: Zolgensma only (if no positive NICE recommendation for OAV101 IT)<br/><br/>Lot 2: Positive recommendation for OAV101 IT for paediatric patients (in combination with Lot 1 for Zolgensma)<br/><br/>Lot 3: Positive NICE recommendation for OAV101 IT for adult patients (either standalone or in combination with Lots 1 and 2)<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of these contracts is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.<br/><br/>Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Friday 02 October 2026. These contracts have not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Representations should be sent to surinder.kahlon@nhs.net.<br/><br/>The award decision‑makers were NHS England’s National Commissioning Group (NCG).<br/><br/>The rationale for selecting the provider(s) was based on them meeting all mandatory requirements and achieving the minimum quality threshold set out in the procurement documentation. This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by the National Commissioning Group on 12th September 2025. No conflicts of Interest were identified amongst decision-makers.<br/> <br/>The Key Criteria used for the award:<br/>Lot 1 Quality: 90%<br/>Lot 1 Social Value 10%<br/>Lot 2 Quality: 90%<br/>Lot 2 Social Value 10%<br/>Lot 3 Quality: 90%<br/>Lot 3 Social Value 10%
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/09/2026