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NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 16a

NHS England

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

06 May 2026 at 15:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 15:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 18:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently engaged in an active tender process for the "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 16a" contract. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving pharmaceutical products. The framework agreement commences on 1st February 2027 and may extend up to a total of 48 months. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 8th June 2026 and the award by 1st September 2026. The contract involves multiple lots covering both oral and hospital-only products throughout various regions including London. NHS England, a central government public authority located in London, is the contracting authority, employing an open procedure for procurement.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, with a gross value of approximately £959 million. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria do consider SMEs. The framework's openness and the potential for competition reopening across multiple regions provide an excellent opportunity for pharmaceutical suppliers to expand their market reach within the healthcare sector. Businesses dealing with pharmaceutical products and capable of meeting the demand for various hospital and non-parenteral medicines across the UK are well-suited to bid for these lots, offering a strategic opportunity in the evolving healthcare procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 16a

Notice Description

NHS National Framework for Generics Pharmaceuticals Wave 16a Offer reference number: CM/PHG/24/5714 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/24/5714/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products: CESW/LSNE/NWLN: 01/02/2027 to 31/05/2030 (40 months) CM/PHG/24/5714/02 Hospital only products: DLN: 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029 (24 months) DNW: 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029 (24 months) CM/PHG/24/5714/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products: DCE/DSW: 01/02/2027 to 30/09/2027 (8 months) DLS/DNE: 01/02/2027 to 31/05/2028 (16 months)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - CM/PHG/24/5714/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products

Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5714/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products: CESW/LSNE/NWLN: 01/02/2027 to 31/05/2030 (40 months)

Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 8 months. Total maximum contract length of 48 months

Lot 2 - CM/PHG/24/5714/02 Hospital only products

Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5714/02 Hospital only products: DLN: 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029 (24 months) DNW: 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029 (24 months)

Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. Total maximum contract length of 48 months

Lot 3 - CM/PHG/24/5714/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products

Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5714/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products: DCE/DSW: 01/02/2027 to 30/09/2027 (8 months) DLS/DNE: 01/02/2027 to 31/05/2028 (16 months)

Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 40 months. Total maximum contract length of 48 months

Planning Information

NHS England is advising suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals, Wave 16a to commence on 1st February 2027 for varying dates of up to 40 months with the option to extend to a maximum total contract length of 48 months. This procurement will largely consist of hospital only products in the London North and North West regions, and will also include hospital only products in the remaining regions and oral products (plus non-parenterals) in all regions. The purpose of this notice is to inform existing and potential new suppliers of this procurement. Useful information for suppliers can be found here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/medicines-2/medicines-value-and-access/medicines-procurement-and-supply-chain/ and the current generics workplan here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/generics-framework-workplan-by-product-report/ . Specific information regarding the products included in this procurement will be provided in the ITO, which will be issued shortly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041573-2026
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
£799,311,560 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£799,311,560 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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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