Award

Transitional Drugs 5

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

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 10:47

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 16:23

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 16:07

Planning

06 Oct 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Transitional Drugs 5" is spearheaded by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, an organisation hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This initiative operates within the pharmaceutical industry category and is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the tender having been marked as complete. Key specifics of this procurement include the provision of drugs that have recently lost exclusivity. The open procedure method was utilised, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for eligible suppliers. The contract, which commenced on 1 January 2026, is active and has provision for a 12-month extension, running through to 31 December 2027, with a potential extension to 2028.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those with expertise in supplying transitional medicines like Aflibercept, Dapagliflozin, and Golimumab. The contract offers a significant market entry opportunity, as demonstrated by its gross value of approximately £5.4 million. Large pharmaceutical companies, such as Teva UK Ltd, Janssen Ltd, and Mercury Pharmaceuticals Ltd, have been involved, indicating the scale and scope of the opportunity. The open procurement method allows suppliers of all sizes, including SMEs, to participate and potentially gain access to substantial business growth through successful tenders in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Transitional Drugs 5

Notice Description

The provision of Drugs that have recently lost exclusivity

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007905-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£45,077,163 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£45,077,163 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£5,577,339 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,577,339 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-03-01

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
Jennifer Tresilian
Contact Email
jennifer.tresilian@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500527

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

JANSSEN

MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS

TEVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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