Tender

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 15:03

Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 10:29

Planning

21 May 2025 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process involving the provision of generic pharmaceuticals, specifically Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide, and Thalidomide. This national framework aims to cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the Midlands, the Southwest, the Northwest, and various London areas. The open procedure entails a significant gross budget of £40,778,314 and will operate under the active status with a submission deadline by 9th March 2026. The contract periods are set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with options for extension feasible through 2030. Additional details and documents are accessible online for unrestricted and full direct access.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products to expand their market reach and secure long-term partnerships with a central government public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to supply these specific pharmaceuticals, and willing to engage in a framework agreement with potential reopening of competition periods, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Price, while crucial, is not the sole award criterion, encouraging competitive and comprehensive submissions. Such a robust framework ensures participation in a significant government contract, fostering potential growth and stability in the pharmaceutical supply chain sector.

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Notice Title

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide

Notice Description

NHS National Framework for Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide. Offer reference number: CM/PHG/24/5716 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. Periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5716/01- NHS National Framework for Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide. CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028

Lot Information

Lenalidomide

Lenalidomide CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028

Options: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Renewal: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Pomalidomide

Pomalidomide CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028

Options: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Renewal: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Thalidomide

Thalidomide CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028

Options: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Renewal: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Planning Information

NHS England is advising suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS Generics Pharmaceuticals – Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide to commence on 1st June 2026 for 24 months with options to extend for a maximum total contract period of 48 months. This procurement will consist Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide and Thalidomide 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 www.england.nhs.uk/medicines-2/medicines-value-and-access/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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010573-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£33,981,928 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£3 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.ford1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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