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NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines – Tranche B - NOFE & MAE and Eculizumab & Ravulizumab for London & SOFE - 01 September 2025

Awarded to Abbvie Ltd, Accord-UK Ltd, Alexion Pharmaceuticals +18 more

NHS England(buyer)

Published
Published 17 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 7 April 2025

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Overview

NHS England awarded a framework agreement for branded medicines in two tranches to 20 suppliers, effective from 1 September 2025. Tranche B covers medicines supply for the North of England and Midlands & East region through August 2027, while the second tranche provides Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London and the South of England through August 2026. The estimated value was approximately £4.1 billion, with the award finalized on 30 June 2025.

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1 - CM/PHR/24/5680/01 - Tranche B for North of England and Midlands & East

    Tranche B for North of England and Midlands & East. Period of Framework Agreement: 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2027. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.

    £2,848,328,000
  • Lot 2 - CM/PHR/24/5680/02 - Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London & SOFE

    Eculizumab and Ravulizumab for London & SOFE. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.

    £26,389,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£4,108,145,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
17 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£24
Award date
30 June 2025
Contract period
31 August 2025 → 31 August 2027
Winners
  • Abbvie Ltd
  • Accord-UK Ltd
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals
  • Amgen Ltd
  • Biogen
  • Celltrion Healthcare United Kingdom Limited
  • CuraTeQ Biologics s.r.o.
  • Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited
  • Fresenius Kabi Limited
  • GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited
  • Janssen-Cilag Ltd
  • Organon Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
  • Orifarm UK
  • Pfizer Ltd
  • Roche Products Ltd
  • Samsung Bioepis UK Ltd
  • Sandoz Ltd
  • Sobi (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Ltd)
  • Takeda UK Ltd
  • Thornton and Ross Ltd
  • Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd

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  1. Contract

    29 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    17 February 2025

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