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AwardedAwarded 14 August 2026

NHS National Framework for Aripiprazole prolonged release injection

NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England awarded medical supplies work to Sun Pharma UK Limited, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals UK Limited and Perennial Pharma Ltd on 14 August 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £24,467,000 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 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Project title: NHS National Framework for Aripiprazole prolonged release injection commencing 1st February 2027 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/26/5741 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to a maximum of 24 months. CM/TNS/26/5741 Aripiprazole prolonged release injection Lot 1 CESW 01/02/2027 to 30/09/2027 (8 months) Lot 2 NWLN 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029 (24 months) Lot 3 LSNE 01/02/2027 to 31/05/2028 (16 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Sun Pharma UK Limited (SME)
Otsuka Pharmaceuticals UK Limited (SME)
Perennial Pharma Ltd (SME)
4 bids received
£32,140,000
Awarded 29 July 2026
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 022493-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 030759-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 049710-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 071653-2026
  5. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 081037-2026

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From notice 022493-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 March 2026, last updated 25 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.