AwardedAwarded 11 March 2026
NHS England procurement for the supply of Pan-genotypic Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) Hepatitis C treatments and the provision of Hepatitis C elimination initiatives
NHS England · NHS and health
In brief
NHS England awarded medical supplies work to Abbvie Ltd and Gilead Sciences Limited on 11 March 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £160,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Project title: NHS England procurement for the supply of Pan-genotypic Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) Hepatitis C treatments and the provision of Hepatitis C elimination initiatives commencing 1st April 2026
Offer reference number: CM/TNS/25/5737
Period of framework: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Abbvie Ltd Gilead Sciences Limited 2 bids received | £160,000,000 | Awarded 25 February 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 066480-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 085570-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 007585-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 017531-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 031606-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 066480-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025, last updated 7 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.