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title: "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051c39"
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published: "2026-05-28"
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# NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051c39

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## Summary

The procurement process overview indicates that NHS England has awarded a contract for the procurement of Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide, and Thalidomide under the NHS National Framework Agreement. This open procedure tender falls under the pharmaceuticals industry category and covers regions across the UK, including the Midlands, Southwest, Northwest, London North, London South, and Northeast. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with options for extensions up to a total of 48 months. The contract value stands at £19,595,208 (amount net). The framework agreement employs a reopening competition method, adhering to GPA standards, concluded with the award stage being completed and multiple suppliers participating.

This procurement presents substantial profit and growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those capable of supplying large volumes efficiently and participating in framework agreements. SMEs and larger suppliers alike were successful in securing awards, indicating inclusivity for both enterprise scales. Suitable businesses would be those already within pharmaceutical supply chains or those looking to expand into public sector contracts, enhancing their footprint across the UK. The opportunity highlights the potential for recurring sales and stability through multi-year contracts with NHS England, serving as a springboard for market presence enhancement and business scaling.

## Notice

NHS National Framework for Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide. Offer reference number: CM/PHG/24/5716 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. Periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5716/01- NHS National Framework for Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide. CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028

### Lot Information

Lenalidomide

Lenalidomide CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028

Options: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Renewal: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Pomalidomide

Pomalidomide CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028

Options: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Renewal: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Thalidomide

Thalidomide CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028 LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st June 2026 - 31st May 2028

Options: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

Renewal: option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.

### Planning Information

NHS England is advising suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS Generics Pharmaceuticals – Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide & Thalidomide to commence on 1st June 2026 for 24 months with options to extend for a maximum total contract period of 48 months. This procurement will consist Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide and Thalidomide products across all regions of the country. The purpose of this notice is to inform existing and potential new suppliers of this procurement. Useful information for suppliers can be found here www.england.nhs.uk/medicines-2/medicines-value-and-access/medicines-procurement-and-supply-chain/ . Specific information regarding the products included in this procurement will be provided in the ITO which will be issued shortly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050525-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,981,928 |
| Lots value | £3 |
| Awards value | £19,595,208 |
| Contracts value | £19,595,208 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AMAROX; LIPOMED; MILPHARM; REIG JOFRE; SUN PHARMA; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050525-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027870-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010573-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006070-2026
- 21 May 2025 at 17:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024360-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050525-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027870-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010573-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006070-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024360-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11587
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16930
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16931

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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