Tender

NHS National Pharmaceuticals Generic Products Wave 15b

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated a tender process for the procurement of "NHS National Pharmaceuticals Generic Products Wave 15b" under the industry category of pharmaceutical products. The open procurement method is being utilised for this tender, which covers various regions in the United Kingdom including the Midlands, Southwest, Northwest, London, Northeast, and more. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with submissions due by 24th March 2025. The framework agreement, commencing from 1st October 2025, includes several call-off periods extending up to 30th September 2027. The procurement value is estimated at £331,293,298, and it is classified under classification ID 33600000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to supply generic pharmaceutical products to NHS England. Companies experienced in oral, hospital-only, and housekeeping pharmaceutical products can benefit from the various call-off periods, enhancing their growth and visibility in the healthcare sector. The framework's extensive duration of up to 48 months allows businesses to secure long-term contracts, contributing to stable revenue streams. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the requirements and participate through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS National Pharmaceuticals Generic Products Wave 15b

Notice Description

NHS National Pharmaceuticals Generic Products - Wave 15b Offer reference number: CM/PHG/23/5698 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/23/5698/01 - Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2027 (20 months) NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2027 (20 months) LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2027 (20 months) CM/PHG/23/5698/02 - Hospital Only Products DCE (Midlands) & DSW (Southwest): 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027 (24 months) CM/PHG/23/5698/03 - Hospital Only (Housekeeping) Products DLS (London South) & DNE (Northeast): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2026 (8 months) DNW (Northwest) & DLN (London North): 1st October 2025 to 31st January 2027 (16 months) DCE (Midlands) & DSW (Southwest): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2026 (8 months) Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5070b9f-f01d-4975-a071-f64cb9902043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7317470f-178e-4533-af8e-7fc8ac265d7f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,293,298 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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