Buyer Name: NHS England
Buyer Address: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, UKI45, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom
Contact Name: David Ford
Contact Email: david.ford1@nhs.net
NHS National Generics Pharmaceuticals - Supply Chain Resilience
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
52447296.0 GBP
Gross: 62936755.0 GBP
52447296.0 GBP
Gross: 62936755.0 GBP
Published
30 Jan 2026, 11:36
30 Jan 2026, 11:36
Deadline
02 Mar 2026, 13:00
02 Mar 2026, 13:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
goods
goods
CPV
33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Region
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Awarded To
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Description
NHS National Generics Pharmaceuticals - Supply Chain Resilience 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/25/5739/01 – Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) CM/PHG/25/5739/02 – Hospital Only Products DLS (London South) & DNE (North-East): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) DLN (London North) & DNW (North-West): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) DCE (Central/Midlands) & DSW (South-West): 1st September 2026 to 30th September 2027 (13 months) This tender is for lines that have recently been terminated or unable to be awarded on previous tenders. Please note we have previously referred to these as “Housekeeping” tenders.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008379-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Lot 1 - CM/PHG/25/5739/01 - Oral (plus non-parenteral) products
Lot Description: CM/PHG/25/5739/01 – Orals (plus non-parenteral) Products CESW: (Midlands and Southwest): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) NWLN: (Northwest and London North): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) LSNE: (London South and Northeast): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months)
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 10,229,220.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 12,275,064.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price
Lot Title: Lot 2 - CM/PHG/25/5739/02 - Hospital only products
Lot Description: CM/PHG/25/5739/02 – Hospital Only Products DLS (London South) & DNE (North-East): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) DLN (London North) & DNW (North-West): 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2028 (21 months) DCE (Central/Midlands) & DSW (South-West): 1st September 2026 to 30th September 2027 (13 months)
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Has Options: Yes
Lot 2 Options: Option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months.
Lot 2 Value: GBP 42,218,076.00
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 50,661,691.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price
Documents
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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