Award

Family Planning Requisites

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 11:29

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 09:31

Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 15:11

Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the supply of family planning requisites through an open procedure. This procurement, categorised under pharmaceutical products, focuses on the provision of goods throughout the United Kingdom, particularly targeting regions under UKL. The contract was awarded on 4 February 2026, following the tender's initiation stage in 2025, and is set to be active from 1 February 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension past its initial term ending 31 January 2029. The process was conducted under Welsh devolved regulations, with the significant milestone of the award status marked as active, confirming the participation of several large-scale suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large pharmaceutical companies, reflecting significant business growth potential due to the contract's scale and scope. Suppliers like Bayer PLC, Gedeon Richter UK Ltd, Morningside Pharmaceuticals Limited, Organon Pharmaceuticals Ltd, and Pfizer Ltd have been awarded the contract, indicating the demand for capability in handling large volume supplies efficiently across the public sector. Businesses with established infrastructure, compliance with public authority standards, and capability to offer competitive pricing alongside quality, particularly those experienced with central government procurements, are well-suited to participate and potentially benefit from similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Family Planning Requisites

Notice Description

The Supply of Family Planning Requisites

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 Rachel Nelson (rachel.nelson@wales.nhs.uk).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05083a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009879-2026
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
£501,727 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£501,727 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£6,823,524 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,823,524 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Rachel Nelson
Contact Email
rachel.nelson@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500768

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
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
5
Supplier Names

BAYER

GEDEON RICHTER

MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS

ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS

PFIZER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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