Scope
Reference
CM/PHG/25/5733
Description
NHS National Framework for Generics Housekeeping
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.
Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:
CM/PHG/25/5733/01 Oral products
CESW/LSNE/NWLN 01/02/2026 to 31/05/2027 (16 months)
CM/PHG/25/5733/02 Hospital only products
DCE/DSW regions: 01/02/2026 to 30/09/2027 (20 months)
DLS/DNE regions: 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months)
DLN/DNW regions: 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months)
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £52,023,284 excluding VAT
- £62,427,941 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 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, Housekeeping Products, to commence on 1st February 2026 for varying dates of up to 20 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 NHS England » 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)
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: david.ford1@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government