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NHS National Generics Pharmaceuticals - Supply Chain Resilience

NHS England

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 16:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 May 2026 at 14:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 15:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 11:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 10:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 10:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England has undertaken a procurement process titled "NHS National Generics Pharmaceuticals - Supply Chain Resilience," structured as an open procedure. This procedure aims to secure supply chain resilience across multiple regions in the UK, including the Midlands, Southwest, Northwest, London, and Northeast, covering pharmaceutical products. The process has reached the award and contract stage as of July 2026, with the awards being active. The framework agreement allows for potential extensions up to 48 months, with the framework's call-off periods spanning from 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028. This award covers various lots and products to ensure resilient supply throughout the NHS network.

This tender creates significant opportunities for both large enterprises and SMEs across the pharmaceuticals industry, as it involves a wide spectrum of suppliers, including well-known names like Fresenius Kabi Limited and Teva UK Limited, along with numerous smaller enterprises. The open procurement method facilitates equitable competition and potentially new market penetration for businesses focused on pharmaceutical product supply. Companies experienced in hospital and non-parenteral pharmaceutical products, particularly with existing infrastructure to supply across the UK, are well-suited to seize this opportunity to strengthen their presence and offerings within the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS National Generics Pharmaceuticals - Supply Chain Resilience

Notice Description

NHS National Generics Pharmaceuticals - Supply Chain Resilience 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/25/5739/01 - Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) CM/PHG/25/5739/02 - Hospital Only Products DLS (London South) & DNE (North-East): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) DLN (London North) & DNW (North-West): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) DCE (Central/Midlands) & DSW (South-West): 1st September 2026 to 30th September 2027 (13 months) This tender is for lines that have recently been terminated or unable to be awarded on previous tenders. Please note we have previously referred to these as "Housekeeping" tenders.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - CM/PHG/25/5739/01 - Oral (plus non-parenteral) products

CM/PHG/25/5739/01 - Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months)

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.

Lot 2 - CM/PHG/25/5739/02 - Hospital only products

CM/PHG/25/5739/02 - Hospital Only Products DLS (London South) & DNE (North-East): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) DLN (London North) & DNW (North-West): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) DCE (Central/Midlands) & DSW (South-West): 1st September 2026 to 30th September 2027 (13 months)

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 National Generics Pharmaceuticals - Supply Chain Resilience, to commence on 1st September 2026 for varying dates of up to 21 months with options to extend for a maximum total contract period of 48 months. This procurement will largely consist of previously terminated products of hospital only and oral (plus non-parenteral) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060abf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063339-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,447,296 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£52,447,296 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£39,223,496 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£39,223,496 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

Accord UK Ltd

Amarox Limited

Ascend Laboratories

Aspire Pharma Limited

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Brown and Burk UK Ltd

Cipla (EU) Limited

Colonis Pharma Ltd

Crescent Pharma Limited

Day Lewis Medical Ltd

Ennogen Healthcare International Limited

Fresenius Kabi Limited

G.L. Pharma UK Limited

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd

Hikma Pharmaceuticals International Ltd

Jannsen-Cilag Limited

MACARTHYS LABORATORIES LIMITED

Milpharm Limited

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Northumbria Pharma Limited

Selective Supplies Limited

Sun Pharma UK Limited

Teva UK Limited

Viatris UK Healthcare Limited

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva Pharma UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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