Tender

Unlicensed Medicines - Imports & Specials

VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES LHB'S AND TRUSTS)

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), on behalf of Velindre NHS Trust and all Wales Health Boards and Trusts, is inviting tenders for the provision of Unlicensed UK Specials and Imported Unlicensed Pharmaceuticals. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 6th March 2025, and the contract is expected to start on 1st October 2025. The procurement is categorised under pharmaceutical products and will be conducted using an open procedure. The framework agreement will be in place for two years with an option to extend for an additional 24 months, covering the whole of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of pharmaceutical products, particularly those capable of providing unlicensed medications and imports. Companies that can deliver a reliable, cost-effective, and patient-focused service will find this contract offers substantial potential for business growth. The open procedure procurement method ensures broad participation and competitive bids, making it ideal for well-established suppliers and new entrants in the pharmaceutical industry aiming to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Unlicensed Medicines - Imports & Specials

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership (NWSSP) and it's Participating Health Boards and Trusts are seeking Contractors to provide a reliable, cost-effective and patient-focused service for the provision of Unlicensed UK Specials and Imported Unlicensed pharmaceuticals.

Lot Information

Unlicensed Medicines - Imports & Specials

NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership (NWSSP) and it's Participating Health Boards and Trusts are seeking Contractors to provide a reliable, cost-effective and patient-focused service for the provision of Unlicensed UK Specials and Imported Unlicensed pharmaceuticals.

Renewal: 01/10/25 - 30/06/27, with the option to extend up to a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d488
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001827-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES LHB'S AND TRUSTS)
Contact Name
Rob Hollands
Contact Email
robert.d.hollands@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
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
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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