This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 17:01

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 16:27

Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 10:24

Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Generic Drugs – Injections/Infusions 2. This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products category and covers delivery across the United Kingdom, focusing on the region of UKL. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and reached the award stage, with the tender being finalised on 2nd July 2026. The contract period is set from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with an option for a 12-month renewal. The agreement involves a total gross amount of £7,009,325 and covers various suppliers, including Accord UK Ltd, Aspire Pharma Ltd, and B Braun Medical Ltd.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth within the pharmaceutical supply market, specifically for businesses experienced in the production and distribution of generic drugs in injectable and infusion forms. Large-scale suppliers, owing to the financial scope and regulatory requirements, will find this contract particularly advantageous. With a focus on providing pharmaceutical products across the UK, this tender opens competitive avenues for well-established companies capable of ensuring high product quality and cost efficiency, as well as delivering social and environmental value. The involvement of renowned suppliers like Pfizer Ltd and Fresenius Kabi Ltd highlights the competitive nature and significant market access this procurement offers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generic Drugs - Injections/Infusions 2

Notice Description

The supply of Generic Drugs - Injections/Infusions 2

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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d090
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062474-2026
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
£6,535,850 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,535,850 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,857,450 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,841,104 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-08-03

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
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
17
Supplier Names

B. Braun Medical Limited

Beaumont Pharma Ltd

Drugsrus Ltd

Farmak UK

Fresenius Kabi Limited

Grindeks Kalceks UK Ltd

hameln pharma ltd

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Lundbeck Limited

SVP Pharma Ltd

Wockhardt UK Limited

Pfizer Ltd

Martindale

Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited

Accord-UK Ltd

Aspire Pharma Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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