---
title: "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a - DLN & DNW"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fdc4a3a-73a3-4bcc-8c45-1632d8564b29"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2023-02-24"
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# NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a - DLN & DNW

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fdc4a3a-73a3-4bcc-8c45-1632d8564b29

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## Summary

The NHS England, as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender for NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a - DLN & DNW regions. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a procurement value of £260 million. The tender is at the planning stage, with an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st January 2027, creating opportunities for SMEs to compete. The communication on future notices is scheduled for 1st June 2024.

This procurement process by NHS England presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical products industry, particularly those located in the London and North West regions of the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in supplying generic pharmaceuticals can prepare to participate in the open tender process above the threshold, aligning with the anticipated contract period from February 2025 to January 2027. SMEs are well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their capabilities to meet the NHS's pharmaceutical supply requirements.

## Notice

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals Wave 15a - DLN & DNW regions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4ee0d7-6a63-4705-b0cd-0abe06c7a6fd |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2023 at 12:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4ee0d7-6a63-4705-b0cd-0abe06c7a6fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4ee0d7-6a63-4705-b0cd-0abe06c7a6fd
  24th February 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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