Scope
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 authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.
Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:
CM/PHG/23/5699/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products
CESW/LSNE/NWLN 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2027 (12 months)
CM/PHG/23/5699/02 Hospital only products
DLS: 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2028 (24 months)
DNE: 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2028 (24 months)
CM/PHG/23/5699/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products
DLN/DNW 01/06/2026 to 31/01/2027 (8 months)
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
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 and options are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - CM/PHG/23/5699/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products
Description
Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:
CM/PHG/23/5699/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products:
CESW/LSNE/NWLN 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2027 (12 months)
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,377,000 excluding VAT
- £17,252,400 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027
- Possible extension to 31 May 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 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/23/5699/02 CM/PHG/23/5699/02 Hospital only products
Description
Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:
CM/PHG/23/5699/02 CM/PHG/23/5699/02 Hospital only products:
DLS: 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2028 (24 months)
DNE: 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2028 (24 months)
Lot value (estimated)
- £523,234,000 excluding VAT
- £627,880,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
- Possible extension to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) 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 3. Lot 3 - CM/PHG/23/5699/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products
Description
Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement:
CM/PHG/23/5699/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products:
DLN/DNW 01/06/2026 to 31/01/2027 (8 months)
DCE/DSW 01/06/2026 to 30/09/2027 (16 months)
Lot value (estimated)
- £19,960,000 excluding VAT
- £23,952,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2029
- 2 years, 8 months
Description of possible extension:
Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 32 months.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 32 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
- 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)
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - CM/PHG/23/5699/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products
Lot 2. Lot 2 - CM/PHG/23/5699/02 CM/PHG/23/5699/02 Hospital only products
Lot 3. Lot 3 - CM/PHG/23/5699/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 October 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 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)
13 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price is not the only award criterion | Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. |
Price |
Weighting description
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.
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