NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 16a

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Estimated value

£656.5m

goods

Awarded value

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Suppliers

Lots

0 awarded

Published

24 Apr 2026

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Description

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)

Scope

Reference: CM/PHG/24/5714
Total value: £656,468,210 excluding VAT
£787,761,852 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool: Standalone contract
Contract dates: 01 Feb 2027 to 31 May 2030
Possible extension to 31 Jan 2031
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
Main category: goods
CPV classifications: 33600000
Contract locations: North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

Name	Description	Type	Weighting
Price is not the only award criterion	Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.	price	—