Scope
Reference
C382266
Description
NHS National Framework for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15c
Offer reference number: CM/PHG/23/5699
Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months.
Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:
CM/PHG/23/5699/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products
Lot 1 - CESW/LSNE/NWLN 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2027 (12 months)
CM/PHG/23/5699/02 Hospital only products
Lot 1- DLS: 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2028 (24 months)
Lot 2 -DNE: 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2028 (24 months)
CM/PHG/23/5699/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products
Lot 1- DLN/DNW 01/06/2026 to 31/01/2027 (8 months)
Lot 2- DCE/DSW 01/06/2026 to 30/09/2027 (16 months)
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £557,571,000 excluding VAT
- £669,085,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
- Possible extension to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKI - London
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 August 2025
Engagement process description
NHS England is advising suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals, Wave 15c to commence on 1st June 2026 for varying dates of up to 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months.
This procurement will largely consist of hospital only products in the London South and North East regions, and will also include hospital only products in the remaining regions and oral products (plus non-parenterals) in all regions.
The purpose of this notice is to inform existing and potential new suppliers of this procurement.
Useful information for suppliers can be found here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/medicines-2/medicines-value-and-access/medicines-procurement-and-supply-chain/ and the current generics workplan here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/generics-framework-workplan-by-product-report/ .
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)
2 September 2025
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