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IV Fluids & Irrigation Solutions

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Nov 2025 at 12:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 16:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 12:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, focuses on contracting IV Fluids & Irrigation Solutions in the pharmaceutical industry. Situated in Cardiff, UK, this procurement involves an open procedure, with recent developments marking the award stage on 5th January 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £14.4 million, commences on 1st February 2026 and is scheduled to continue until 31st January 2029, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The process is conducted under Welsh devolved regulations, and the delivery location is confined to the UKL region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a robust conduit for business growth, specifically for large-scale suppliers with capabilities in the supply of pharmaceutical products such as IV Fluids and Irrigation Solutions. Companies already involved include Aguettant Ltd, B. Braun Medical Ltd, Baxter Health Care Limited, and Fresenius Kabi Ltd, highlighting the competitive nature and the scope for businesses with similar profiles to engage in this market. Opportunities are ripe for businesses with experience in high-volume pharmaceutical supplies, given the open procedure and framework agreement that potentially allows for streamlined entry into similar future contracts. This environment fosters expansion and increased market presence for capable entities in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IV Fluids & Irrigation Solutions

Notice Description

Supply of IV Fluids & Irrigation Solutions

Planning Information

This notice is being issued to advise suppliers of a forthcoming opportunity that is due to be published by Velindre NHS Trust, NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (on behalf of All Wales Health Boards and Trusts). There is no formal engagement process for this opportunity. Any suppliers who may like more information on this opportunity before the tender is published please contact Rachelle Elvin (rachelle.elvin@wales.nhs.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050594
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000205-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£14,383,593 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,383,593 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£14,410,853 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£14,410,853 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-09-30

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Aguettant Ltd

B Braun Medical Ltd

Baxter Health Care Limited

Fresenius Kabi Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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