--- title: "NHS National Pharmaceuticals Generic Products Wave 15b" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5070b9f-f01d-4975-a071-f64cb9902043" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5070b9f-f01d-4975-a071-f64cb9902043" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5070b9f-f01d-4975-a071-f64cb9902043.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5070b9f-f01d-4975-a071-f64cb9902043.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2025-02-17" --- # NHS National Pharmaceuticals Generic Products Wave 15b Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5070b9f-f01d-4975-a071-f64cb9902043 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5070b9f-f01d-4975-a071-f64cb9902043) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5070b9f-f01d-4975-a071-f64cb9902043.json) ## Summary NHS England has initiated a tender process for the procurement of "NHS National Pharmaceuticals Generic Products Wave 15b" under the industry category of pharmaceutical products. The open procurement method is being utilised for this tender, which covers various regions in the United Kingdom including the Midlands, Southwest, Northwest, London, Northeast, and more. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with submissions due by 24th March 2025. The framework agreement, commencing from 1st October 2025, includes several call-off periods extending up to 30th September 2027. The procurement value is estimated at £331,293,298, and it is classified under classification ID 33600000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to supply generic pharmaceutical products to NHS England. Companies experienced in oral, hospital-only, and housekeeping pharmaceutical products can benefit from the various call-off periods, enhancing their growth and visibility in the healthcare sector. The framework's extensive duration of up to 48 months allows businesses to secure long-term contracts, contributing to stable revenue streams. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the requirements and participate through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. ## Notice NHS National Pharmaceuticals Generic Products - Wave 15b Offer reference number: CM/PHG/23/5698 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. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/23/5698/01 - Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2027 (20 months) NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2027 (20 months) LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2027 (20 months) CM/PHG/23/5698/02 - Hospital Only Products DCE (Midlands) & DSW (Southwest): 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027 (24 months) CM/PHG/23/5698/03 - Hospital Only (Housekeeping) Products DLS (London South) & DNE (Northeast): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2026 (8 months) DNW (Northwest) & DLN (London North): 1st October 2025 to 31st January 2027 (16 months) DCE (Midlands) & DSW (Southwest): 1st October 2025 to 31st May 2026 (8 months) Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7317470f-178e-4533-af8e-7fc8ac265d7f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £331,293,298 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7317470f-178e-4533-af8e-7fc8ac265d7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7317470f-178e-4533-af8e-7fc8ac265d7f 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53ce7b52-1cd6-445a-ad57-2cd4091c9dfb Document No. 06 - Form of offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ea92661-d581-4017-8e27-fe26e6cc87f0 Document No. 04 - Quality Assurance Process CM-PHG-23-5698 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce3ad88a-6b02-403f-9993-baf623f90431 Document No. 09 - Stability Data Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcda1a6a-79e6-429b-a889-357ff6df0be2 Document No. 05b - Selectt offer schedule instructions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0aad000-8ca7-4a38-a7ac-4823630465b7 Document No. 07 - Quality control technical sheet CM-PHG-23-5698 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39e42a6a-d686-45c3-a74e-ba4c05edb351 Document No. 05a (i) - Product Listing and Usage - Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products (CESW, LSNE & NWLN) CM-PHG-23-5698-01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b266e034-88e1-4e11-b419-8a324ceb1108 Document No. 05a (iii) - Product Listing and Usage - Hospital Only Products (DCE & DSW) CM-PHG-23-5698-02 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/757bed63-0c0e-46d6-8435-528a51f8d932 Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule CM-PHG-23-5698 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a88361c-8a83-41ee-9907-78cbc96a05ae Document No. 05a (v) - Product Listing and Usage - Hospital Only (Housekeeping) Products (DCE, DSW, DLS, DNE, DNW & DLN) CM-PHG-23-5698-03 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd084593-5561-4852-83d7-ca1659c11d82 Document No. 02 - Terms of Offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1418d1c5-cf53-4f33-a814-1d2e2aaad289 Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions CM-PHG-23-5698 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/012f92dc-a617-4380-948b-725e33f19064 Document No. 00 - Read Me First Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf103584-efad-48a7-8fd1-0e2cf2ce2aac Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54570d37-a16d-4cca-9d1e-27b4e4a37ff5 Document No. 05a (ii) (iv) and (vi) CM_PHG_23_5697 Selectt Application ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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