---
title: "NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-249392c4-41f5-423f-8466-0456568e374d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-249392c4-41f5-423f-8466-0456568e374d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-249392c4-41f5-423f-8466-0456568e374d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-249392c4-41f5-423f-8466-0456568e374d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2017-10-03"
---

# NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-249392c4-41f5-423f-8466-0456568e374d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-249392c4-41f5-423f-8466-0456568e374d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-249392c4-41f5-423f-8466-0456568e374d.json)

## Summary

NHS England is conducting a tender for the "NHS Framework Agreement - National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 11" as part of its procurement process in the pharmaceuticals industry. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 6th November 2017. This contract, valued at £162.5 million, covers deliveries to various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Interested parties can find more information and access the eSourcing Portal for full documentation and submission guidelines.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those focused on generic drug manufacturing and distribution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their agility and innovation to compete effectively. Given the scale of the contract, companies with experience in large-scale supply chains and compliance with NHS regulations would be particularly well-suited to vie for this opportunity.

## Notice

Link to eSourcing Portal Additional information: Procurement is being carried out on NHS England Bravo e-tendering portal where full ITO pack can be found. Project Tender_1106 ITT_337

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777ec75d-5d24-43fc-9d0a-cdf860f8fa77 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2017 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777ec75d-5d24-43fc-9d0a-cdf860f8fa77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777ec75d-5d24-43fc-9d0a-cdf860f8fa77
  3rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baed0d4c-cf71-4acc-b2e7-404cd6295dce
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/914760b1-d82a-4380-924b-e02d31a0d756
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a39cc8a-8f33-4f3f-a5fb-78062e8db596
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b13fd1e4-7975-40bd-8c97-bc3e7e4d9c49
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a403b34d-01cf-414a-8470-f042d3a0b9df
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92e7f8cd-ddf1-4ef5-ad9d-bc3873549680
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75035857-8ff0-48c0-99bb-750390c5d458
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8328b789-49cc-4a02-af6e-eeceac8423ed
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca3d8b6a-414e-49b7-847e-c7d9000e600f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7d8424d-87d3-457f-a578-3e02bc1e527e
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/891b4f11-d3ab-49c8-aa53-c2518ba85e69
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21534554-d8dd-46c6-8655-83e5d947410d
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdda7ae8-88b6-43d7-8456-8711f742308c
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf2ff5b9-66c8-4d27-81ae-22bb794013fd
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2e4bf40-d44f-4a04-ac98-ef26b9911482
  n/a
- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-249392c4-41f5-423f-8466-0456568e374d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-249392c4-41f5-423f-8466-0456568e374d.json.
