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NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Low Molecular Weight Heparins and Fondaparinux Products

NHS England · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 07:28.

Opportunity overview

NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals – Low Molecular Weight Heparins and Fondaparinux Products – CM/PHR/25/5732 Period of Framework Agreement: 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028 with an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Aventis Pharma ltd t/a Sanofi

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£321.3m
Awarded
28 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PMBG-8218-QDPT
Location
Reading, UKJ11, RG6 1PT, United Kingdom

Kent Pharma UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared published award value
£321.3m
Awarded
28 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PDQJ-6931-LMVQ
Location
Ashford, UKJ45, TN23 1FB, United Kingdom

Northumbria Pharma Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared published award value
£321.3m
Awarded
28 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PZJH-1181-RGDV
Location
Sedgefield, UKC14, TS21 3FD, United Kingdom

Pfizer Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared published award value
£321.3m
Awarded
28 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PCQW-3224-CMTG
Location
Kent, UKJ44, CT13 9NJ, United Kingdom

Rovi Biotech Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared published award value
£321.3m
Awarded
28 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PBDB-7444-GRNW
Location
Bromley, UKI61, BR1 1LU, United Kingdom

Techdow Pharma England Limited

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£321.3m
Awarded
28 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PTVB-7163-QNVJ
Location
Guildford, UKJ25, GU2 7YG, United Kingdom

Venipharm Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£321.3m
Awarded
28 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PNQN-2991-NNGQ
Location
London, UKI31, EC2R 8DU, United Kingdom

Viatris UK Healthcare Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared published award value
£321.3m
Awarded
28 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PQLZ-4934-WXRZ
Location
Potters Bar, UKH23, EN6 1TL, United Kingdom

Aventis Pharma Ltd t-a Sanofi

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£321.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Dec 2025
Including VAT
£385.6m
Suppliers
One of 7 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PMBG-8218-QDPT
Location
Reading, UKJ11, RG6 1PT, United Kingdom

Northumbria Pharma Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£321.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Dec 2025
Including VAT
£385.6m
Suppliers
One of 7 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PZJH-1181-RGDV
Location
Sedgefield, UKC14, TS21 3FD, United Kingdom

Pfizer Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£321.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Dec 2025
Including VAT
£385.6m
Suppliers
One of 7 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PCQW-3224-CMTG
Location
Kent, UKJ44, CT13 9NJ, United Kingdom

ROVI Biotech Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£321.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Dec 2025
Including VAT
£385.6m
Suppliers
One of 7 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PBDB-7444-GRNW
Location
Bromley, UKI61, BR1 1LU, United Kingdom

Techdow Pharma England Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£321.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Dec 2025
Including VAT
£385.6m
Suppliers
One of 7 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PTVB-7163-QNVJ
Location
Guildford, UKJ25, GU2 7YG, United Kingdom

VENIPHARM LTD

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£321.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Dec 2025
Including VAT
£385.6m
Suppliers
One of 7 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PNQN-2991-NNGQ
Location
London, UKI31, EC2R 8DU, United Kingdom

Viatris UK Healthcare Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£321.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Dec 2025
Including VAT
£385.6m
Suppliers
One of 7 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PQLZ-4934-WXRZ
Location
Potters Bar, UKH23, EN6 1TL, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV33600000 — Pharmaceutical products

Lots

  • Lot 1£176m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C381280
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional info obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders must be submitted to the abovementioned address
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
open
Method
withReopeningCompetition
Description
Please refer to the ITO Documents for the Operation Description
Buyer Categories
Please refer to Document No. 09 in the ITO Document Set for the list of Participating Authorities/Purchasing Points.

Expected award period

Ends
4 Dec 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
22 Oct 2025, 13:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
19 Sept 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
15 Oct 2025, 17:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
176,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
211,200,000

Options

Description
With an option or options to extend upto 24 months at the Authority's Discretion

Renewal

Description
With an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion
Type
price
Description
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Contract period

Ends
29 Feb 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 10
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 11
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 12
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 13
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 14
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 15
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 16
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pharmaceutical products

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
A-5362
Format
application/vnd.ms-excel
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
A-5363
Format
application/msword
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
A-5364
Format
application/xml
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 5
Id
A-5365
Format
application/msword
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 6
Id
A-5366
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 7
Id
A-5367
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 8
Id
A-5368
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 9
Id
A-5369
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 10
Id
A-5370
Format
application/msword
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 11
Id
A-5371
Format
application/vnd.ms-excel
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 12
Id
A-5372
Format
application/msword
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 13
Id
A-5373
Format
application/vnd.ms-excel
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 14
Id
A-5374
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 15
Id
057983-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
19 Sept 2025, 09:52

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
046995-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
7 Aug 2025, 15:21

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
22 Aug 2025, 23:59
Description
NHS England is advising suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Low Molecular Weight Heparins and Fondaparinux to commence 1st March 2026 for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The purpose of this notice is to inform existing and potential new suppliers that if NHS England believe that it would be beneficial a virtual 1:1 preliminary market meeting can be arranged. Please contact ian.birch1@nhs.net to register your interest. There will also be a 7 day window for queries to be raised via Atamis after all sessions have concluded.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDPT-3135-BWWY
Name
NHS England

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI45
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8UG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PDPT-3135-BWWY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Lynne Tierney
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PMBG-8218-QDPT
Name
Aventis Pharma Ltd t-a Sanofi

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ11
Country
GB
Locality
Reading
Postal Code
RG6 1PT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
410 Thames Valley Park Drive

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PMBG-8218-QDPT
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-PPON-PDQJ-6931-LMVQ
Name
Kent Pharma UK Limited

Roles

supplier
tenderer

Address

Region
UKJ45
Country
GB
Locality
Ashford
Postal Code
TN23 1FB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2nd Floor, Connect 38 1 Dover Place

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PDQJ-6931-LMVQ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 4
Id
GB-PPON-PZJH-1181-RGDV
Name
Northumbria Pharma Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC14
Country
GB
Locality
Sedgefield
Postal Code
TS21 3FD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Netpark

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PZJH-1181-RGDV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 5
Id
GB-PPON-PCQW-3224-CMTG
Name
Pfizer Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ44
Country
GB
Locality
Kent
Postal Code
CT13 9NJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Ramsgate Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PCQW-3224-CMTG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 6
Id
GB-PPON-PBDB-7444-GRNW
Name
ROVI Biotech Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI61
Country
GB
Locality
Bromley
Postal Code
BR1 1LU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
One Elmfield Park (Office 2.06)

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PBDB-7444-GRNW
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 7
Id
GB-PPON-PTVB-7163-QNVJ
Name
Techdow Pharma England Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ25
Country
GB
Locality
Guildford
Postal Code
GU2 7YG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Surrey Technology Centre Surrey Research Park 40 Occam Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PTVB-7163-QNVJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 8
Id
GB-PPON-PQLZ-4934-WXRZ
Name
Viatris UK Healthcare Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH23
Country
GB
Locality
Potters Bar
Postal Code
EN6 1TL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
20 Station Close

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PQLZ-4934-WXRZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 9
Id
GB-PPON-PNQN-2991-NNGQ
Name
VENIPHARM LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI31
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC2R 8DU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
8th Floor South

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PNQN-2991-NNGQ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 10
Id
GB-PPON-PBDW-5911-ZDBQ
Name
CST Pharma Limited

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKG38
Country
GB
Locality
Walsall
Postal Code
WS9 8ER
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 5-7 Tintagel Way

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
PBDW-5911-ZDBQ
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 11
Id
GB-PPON-PPCN-4186-QCWH
Name
Day Lewis Medical Limited

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKI62
Country
GB
Locality
Croydon
Postal Code
CR0 4UQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 Peterwood Way

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
PPCN-4186-QCWH
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 12
Id
GB-PPON-PQPW-1715-PJLT
Name
Orifarn UK Ltd

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKH23
Country
GB
Locality
Hemel Hempstead
Postal Code
HP2 4TZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Ground Floor, Suite A2 Breakspear Way

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
PQPW-1715-PJLT
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
28 Nov 2025, 00:00
Title
NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Low Molecular Weight Heparins
Status
pending
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
goods
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
28 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pharmaceutical products

Value

Amount
321,349,256
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
385,619,107.2

Options

Description
With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months.

Renewal

Description
With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078065-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
28 Nov 2025, 12:41

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMBG-8218-QDPT
Name
Aventis Pharma ltd t/a Sanofi
Supplier 2
Id
GB-PPON-PDQJ-6931-LMVQ
Name
Kent Pharma UK Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-PPON-PZJH-1181-RGDV
Name
Northumbria Pharma Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-PPON-PCQW-3224-CMTG
Name
Pfizer Limited
Supplier 5
Id
GB-PPON-PBDB-7444-GRNW
Name
Rovi Biotech Limited
Supplier 6
Id
GB-PPON-PTVB-7163-QNVJ
Name
Techdow Pharma England Limited
Supplier 7
Id
GB-PPON-PQLZ-4934-WXRZ
Name
Viatris UK Healthcare Limited
Supplier 8
Id
GB-PPON-PNQN-2991-NNGQ
Name
Venipharm Ltd

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
15 Dec 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
29 Feb 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2030, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
10 Dec 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pharmaceutical products

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMBG-8218-QDPT
Name
Aventis Pharma Ltd t-a Sanofi
Supplier 2
Id
GB-PPON-PZJH-1181-RGDV
Name
Northumbria Pharma Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-PPON-PCQW-3224-CMTG
Name
Pfizer Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-PPON-PBDB-7444-GRNW
Name
ROVI Biotech Ltd
Supplier 5
Id
GB-PPON-PTVB-7163-QNVJ
Name
Techdow Pharma England Ltd
Supplier 6
Id
GB-PPON-PNQN-2991-NNGQ
Name
VENIPHARM LTD
Supplier 7
Id
GB-PPON-PQLZ-4934-WXRZ
Name
Viatris UK Healthcare Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
2
Title
CM/PHR/25/5732 - Low Molecular Weight Heparins and Fondaparinux Products
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
11 Dec 2025, 00:00
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
321,349,256
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
385,619,107.2

Period

Ends
29 Feb 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months.

Renewal

Description
With an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
A-9339
Format
application/pdf
Description
CONTRACT Document - CM-PHR-25-5723
Document Type
contractSigned
Entry 2
Id
A-9340
Format
application/pdf
Description
Supplier Award Schedules (Redacted for Publication) - CM-PHR-25-5723
Document Type
contractSigned
Entry 3
Id
084259-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
18 Dec 2025, 11:34

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI45 · SE1 8UG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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