Scope
Reference
CM/PHG/25/5739
Description
NHS National Generics Pharmaceuticals - Supply Chain Resilience
Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.
Periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:
CM/PHG/25/5739/01 - Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products
CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months)
NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months)
LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months)
CM/PHG/25/5739/02 - Hospital Only Products
DLS (London South) & DNE (North-East): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months)
DLN (London North) & DNW (North-West): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months)
DCE (Central/Midlands) & DSW (South-West): 1st September 2026 to 30th September 2027 (13 months)
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £52,447,296 excluding VAT
- £62,936,755 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 May 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 January 2026
Engagement process description
NHS England is advising suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS National Generics Pharmaceuticals - Supply Chain Resilience, to commence on 1st September 2026 for varying dates of up to 21 months with options to extend for a maximum total contract period of 48 months. This procurement will largely consist of previously terminated products of hospital only and oral (plus non-parenteral) products across all regions of the country. The purpose of this notice is to inform existing and potential new suppliers of this procurement. Useful information for suppliers can be found here www.england.nhs.uk/medicines-2/medicines-value-and-access/medicines-procurement-and-supply-chain/ . Specific information regarding the products included in this procurement will be provided in the ITO which will be issued shortly.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 January 2026
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: england.generics@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government