This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 11:04

Tender

15 Oct 2024 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Proprietary Drugs" is managed by Velindre NHS Trust, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, acting on behalf of all Wales Health Boards and Trusts. Focusing on pharmaceutical products (CPV: 33600000), the procurement falls under the goods category and the procurement process will follow an open procedure. Set in the UK, the process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 15 November 2024. The procurement framework is for three years, with a potential extension of twelve months. Key dates include the award period starting on the same day submissions close and the contract period running from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those producing or intending to produce branded drugs. Suppliers who specialise in patented pharmaceutical products or those nearing the end of their patent protection can benefit from this tender, given the emphasis on such items. The process encourages participation via electronic submission and allows for variant bids, which can appeal to innovative organisations looking to showcase unique solutions. Businesses able to demonstrate robust product quality, stable pricing, and added community value are well-positioned to succeed in this competitive environment, potentially paving the way for substantial business growth within the UK health sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Proprietary Drugs

Notice Description

Proprietary Drugs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supplies

Renewal: There is a possibility to extend up to a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043355-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£392,774,896 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£431,905,950 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
eTenderwales
Additional Buyers

Velindre NHS Trust, NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (on behalf of All Wales Health Boards and Trusts)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
72
Supplier Names

AMO United Kingdom Ltd

Abbvie Limited

Accord UK Limited

Alliance Pharmaceuticals Limited

Amarox

Amicus Therapeutics UK Operations Ltd

Aspen Pharmacare UK Limited

Aspire Pharma Ltd

Astellas Pharma Ltd

Astra Zenica

Baxter Healthcare Limited

Bayer Plc

Biogen Idec Limited

CST Pharma

Camurus AB

Chiesi Limited

Chugai Pharma UK Ltd

Cipla EU Limited

Colonis Pharma Ltd

Dr Falk Pharma UK Ltd

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd

Eisai Limited

Eli Lilly & Company Ltd

Essential Pharma

Esteve Pharmaceuticals

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Flynn Pharma Ltd

Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Galen Limited

Gedeon Richter

Glaxo Smithkline

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

IBSA Pharma Ltd

Ipsen Limited

Janssen Limited

Juvise Pharmaceuticals

Kent Pharmaceuticals

Kyowa Kirin International UK Newco Ltd

Lupin Healthcare (UK) Limited

Luye Pharma Ltd

Martindale

Mercury Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Merz Pharma UK Ltd

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited

Napp Pharmaceutical Group Ltd

Neon Healthcare Ltd

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Organon Pharma (UK) Limited

Orion Pharma UK Ltd

Orphalan

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (UK) Ltd

Pfizer Limited

Provepharm UK Ltd

Qdem Pharmaceuticals

Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare

Ridge Pharma

Roche Products Ltd

Sandoz Ltd

Sanofi

Sun Pharma UK Ltd

Takeda UK Limited

Teva UK Ltd

Theramex

Thornton & Ross Ltd

Typharm Ltd

UCB Pharma

Viatris UK Healthcare Limited

Vifor Pharma UK Ltd

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva Pharma UK Limited

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