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Transitional Drugs 4

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

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

25 Oct 2025 at 13:47

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 14:08

Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 16:01

Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 15:08

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 transitional drugs, including Ticagrelor and Eltrombopag, under the project title "Transitional Drugs 4". This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category with centralised processing in Cardiff, UK. The tender process followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competition. The contract was signed on 1st October 2025 and is set to run until 31st January 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension until 31st January 2028. The procurement process has transitioned through stages from planning initiated on 9th June 2025, tender announcements, through to the award and contract signing stages.

This procurement represents substantial business growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those involved with drugs losing patent exclusivity. Large-scale manufacturers and suppliers of pharmaceutical products, such as Novartis, Amarox Pharma, and Novumgen Ltd, have been awarded this contract, demonstrating the suitability of established, large enterprises for such competitive bids. The open procedure allows a wide range of businesses to participate provided they meet quality and financial evaluation criteria. Future procurement opportunities could be better accessed and leveraged by businesses looking to enter or expand within the healthcare supply chain, particularly those focused on drugs nearing patent expiry.

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Notice Title

Transitional Drugs 4

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Transitional Drugs 4 - namely Ticagrelor and Eltrombopag

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 Jennifer Tresilian (jennifer.tresilian@wales.nhs.uk).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054590
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068369-2025
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
£4,090,814 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,090,814 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£137,717 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£137,717 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Jen Tresilian
Contact Email
jennifer.tresilian@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921501383

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
3
Supplier Names

AMAROX PHARMA

NOVARTIS

NOVUMGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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