NHS National Framework for Generics Orals, Non-Parenteral & Housekeeping

This tender closed on 19 October 2026.

Buyer
NHS England
Value
£432,283,092
Closed
19 October 2026
Where
London, the North East
Type
Sets up a framework (suppliers apply to join)

In plain English

NHS England is setting up a national supply agreement for generic pharmaceutical products: tablets and liquids (non-injectable), plus cleaning and housekeeping supplies for hospitals. This is a long-term framework where NHS regions will place orders for these items from June 2027 onwards, with different contract lengths depending on region.

What the buyer wants

• Supply generic oral and non-parenteral (non-injectable) pharmaceutical products to NHS regions across England • Supply hospital-only cleaning and housekeeping products to designated NHS areas • Be capable of meeting NHS quality, regulatory, and delivery standards across multiple regions with different contract start and end dates

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Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This contract is almost certainly closed to small independent traders: you must be an established pharmaceutical or medical wholesale supplier with national distribution capability, MHRA licensing, and ability to service multiple NHS regions simultaneously. A sole trader or small local business cannot compete.

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