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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 16a"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051c3a"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 16a

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051c3a

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## Summary

NHS England is currently engaged in an active tender process for the "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 16a" contract. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving pharmaceutical products. The framework agreement commences on 1st February 2027 and may extend up to a total of 48 months. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 8th June 2026 and the award by 1st September 2026. The contract involves multiple lots covering both oral and hospital-only products throughout various regions including London. NHS England, a central government public authority located in London, is the contracting authority, employing an open procedure for procurement.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, with a gross value of approximately £959 million. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria do consider SMEs. The framework's openness and the potential for competition reopening across multiple regions provide an excellent opportunity for pharmaceutical suppliers to expand their market reach within the healthcare sector. Businesses dealing with pharmaceutical products and capable of meeting the demand for various hospital and non-parenteral medicines across the UK are well-suited to bid for these lots, offering a strategic opportunity in the evolving healthcare procurement landscape.

## Notice

NHS National Framework for Generics Pharmaceuticals Wave 16a Offer reference number: CM/PHG/24/5714 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5714/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products: CESW/LSNE/NWLN: 01/02/2027 to 31/05/2030 (40 months) CM/PHG/24/5714/02 Hospital only products: DLN: 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029 (24 months) DNW: 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029 (24 months) CM/PHG/24/5714/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products: DCE/DSW: 01/02/2027 to 30/09/2027 (8 months) DLS/DNE: 01/02/2027 to 31/05/2028 (16 months)

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - CM/PHG/24/5714/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products

Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5714/01 Oral (plus non-parenteral) products: CESW/LSNE/NWLN: 01/02/2027 to 31/05/2030 (40 months)

Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 8 months. Total maximum contract length of 48 months

Lot 2 - CM/PHG/24/5714/02 Hospital only products

Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5714/02 Hospital only products: DLN: 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029 (24 months) DNW: 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029 (24 months)

Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. Total maximum contract length of 48 months

Lot 3 - CM/PHG/24/5714/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products

Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/24/5714/03 Hospital only (housekeeping) products: DCE/DSW: 01/02/2027 to 30/09/2027 (8 months) DLS/DNE: 01/02/2027 to 31/05/2028 (16 months)

Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 40 months. Total maximum contract length of 48 months

### Planning Information

NHS England is advising suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals, Wave 16a to commence on 1st February 2027 for varying dates of up to 40 months with the option to extend to a maximum total contract length of 48 months.
This procurement will largely consist of hospital only products in the London North and North West regions, and will also include hospital only products in the remaining regions and oral products (plus non-parenterals) in all regions.
The purpose of this notice is to inform existing and potential new suppliers of this procurement.
Useful information for suppliers can be found here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/medicines-2/medicines-value-and-access/medicines-procurement-and-supply-chain/ and the current generics workplan here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/generics-framework-workplan-by-product-report/ .
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/041573-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 5 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £799,311,560 |
| Lots value | £799,311,560 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041573-2026
- 24 Apr 2026 at 14:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037725-2026
- 21 May 2025 at 17:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024361-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041573-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037725-2026
  24th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024361-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15753

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/medicines-2/medicines-value-and-access/medicines-procurement-and-supply-chain/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/generics-framework-workplan-by-product-report/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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