---
title: "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15b - DCE & DSW"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2054d9a1-524f-4fe4-886d-dd1d40830272"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2023-02-24"
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# NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15b - DCE & DSW

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2054d9a1-524f-4fe4-886d-dd1d40830272

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by NHS England for the tender titled "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15b - DCE & DSW" in the pharmaceutical products industry category. The tender is at the planning stage with a value of £205,833,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, and the contract period is from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027.

This tender by NHS England presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those dealing with pharmaceutical products, to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suited to participate. The tender aims to source generic pharmaceuticals for specific regions in the United Kingdom, providing growth avenues for businesses involved in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 15b - DCE & DSW regions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be02f8a7-680b-4afe-9b66-73193ebd8ce0 |
| 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 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,833,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2023 at 12:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be02f8a7-680b-4afe-9b66-73193ebd8ce0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be02f8a7-680b-4afe-9b66-73193ebd8ce0
  24th February 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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