Tender

Transitional Drugs 6

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 16:04

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Transitional Drugs 6" is being conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff. This tender invites suppliers to submit bids for the supply of medications such as Apremilast, Denosumab, and Pazopanib within the pharmaceutical products category, with delivery across the UK. Classified under the central government public authority with Welsh devolved regulations, the procurement is currently at the tender stage, having commenced on 27th November 2025, with submissions due by 8th January 2026. The open procedure method is used, with electronic submissions accepted, providing an accessible opportunity for interested parties to participate in the tender, which has an estimated contract value of £14,768,471 gross.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical industry. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the tender requirements, which include quality, cost, and social value evaluation criteria. The potential two-year extension further enhances business prospects, allowing companies to potentially secure a contract extending up to 2030. Enterprises with capability in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products and those competitive on pricing will find this procurement notably beneficial for establishing or augmenting their business within NHS procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transitional Drugs 6

Notice Description

Supply of Apremilast; Denosumab; Pazopanib.

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-05e923
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077818-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,307,059 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,307,059 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
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

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