Scope
Description
NHS National Framework for Generics Housekeeping
Offer reference number: CM/PHG/25/5733
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 01/02/2026 to 30/09/2027 (20 months)
DLS/DNE: 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months)
DLN/DNW 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
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - CM/PHG/25/5733/01 - Oral (plus non-parenteral)
Description
CM/PHG/25/5733/01 Oral Products
CESW/LSNE/NWLN 01/02/2026 to 31/05/2027 (16 months)
Lot value (estimated)
- £19,532,824 excluding VAT
- £23,439,389 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 May 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - CM/PHG/25/5733/02 - Hospital only
Description
CM/PHG/25/5733/02 Hospital only products
DCE/DSW 01/02/2026 to 30/09/2027 (20 months)
DLS/DNE: 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months)
DLN/DNW 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months)
Lot value (estimated)
- £32,490,460 excluding VAT
- £38,988,552 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please refer to the ITO Documents for the Operation Description
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Please refer to Document No. 09 in the
ITO Documents for the list of
Purchasing Points.
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - CM/PHG/25/5733/01 - Oral (plus non-parenteral)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - CM/PHG/25/5733/02 - Hospital only
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 October 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are
available for unrestricted and full direct
access, free of charge at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information may be obtained
from the abovementioned address.
Tenders must be submitted to the
abovementioned address.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price is not the only award criterion | Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documentation |
Price |
Weighting description
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documentation
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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