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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£24,467,000

NHS National Framework for Aripiprazole prolonged release injection

Awarded to Otsuka Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, Perennial Pharma Ltd, Sun Pharma UK Ltd

Published
Published 12 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 26 June 2026
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Overview

NHS England has awarded a national framework agreement for the supply of aripiprazole prolonged release injection, commencing February 1, 2027, across three regional lots with varying contract periods of 8 to 24 months and optional extensions of up to 24 months. The contract, valued at £32.14 million, was awarded to Otsuka Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, Perennial Pharma Ltd, and Sun Pharma UK Ltd on July 28, 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£24,467,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 March 2026
Questions by
19 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£32,140,000
Award date
28 July 2026
Contract period
1 February 2027 → 31 January 2029
Winners
  • Otsuka Pharmaceuticals UK Limited
  • Perennial Pharma Ltd
  • Sun Pharma UK Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    25 August 2026

  2. Contract

    29 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    27 May 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    2 April 2026

  5. Prior Information Notice

    12 March 2026

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