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NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 16c

NHS England

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17 Aug 2026 at 15:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England intends to procure generic pharmaceutical products under Wave 16c. The scope covers DLS and DNE products for the London South and North East regions, together with oral products and housekeeping products for the remaining regions. This is a goods requirement for delivery across England, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West. The procurement is intended to support NHS supply requirements across these regions. The main category is pharmaceutical products (CPV 33600000). NHS England is the buying organisation and will manage the procurement as a central public-sector requirement.

This procurement is at the planning stage: NHS England has stated its intention to procure, but it is not yet an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to use an open procedure and a framework agreement. The planned lot is currently marked as planned and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The estimated value is £480 million excluding VAT, or £576 million including VAT. The expected contract period is 1 June 2028 to 31 May 2030, with the possibility of renewal or extension to 31 May 2032. NHS England expects the next notice to be published by 6 September 2027; this is an indicative date, not a response deadline.

The requirement is likely to suit pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers and specialist distributors able to supply generic medicines and associated oral and housekeeping products across multiple English regions. Suppliers should prepare for a large, multi-region NHS supply arrangement and assess their ability to provide reliable distribution at national scale, including coverage of London South and the North East as well as the other listed regions. The planned procurement is explicitly identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so smaller suppliers may be relevant where they can demonstrate the required product range, supply continuity and operational capacity. The framework structure may also suit businesses seeking recurring NHS supply work rather than a single delivery contract. This is a preparation opportunity, not a procurement that can be bid for now.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 16c

Notice Description

Wave 16c DLS & DNE (London South and North East regions), Oral products and Housekeeping products for remaining regions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e5ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078196-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£480,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2028 - 31 May 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

Further Information

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