This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 11:29

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 15:51

Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of Ustekinumab, a pharmaceutical product, under an open procedure. The award stage was completed on 15th June 2026, following the tender process which commenced in February 2026, with key deadlines such as the tender period ending on 9th March 2026. This contract, valued at £6,532,462.75, is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and run till 30th June 2028, with a possible extension of 12 months. The goods will be delivered across NHS sites in Wales, underpinning the organisation's commitment to healthcare provision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those capable of demonstrating quality, price competitiveness, and potential environmental and social benefits. Large-scale suppliers such as Amgen Ltd, Fresenius Kabi Ltd, Celltrion Healthcare, and others have been awarded the contract, indicating that businesses with established capabilities in pharmaceutical production and distribution are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's structure, with high visibility and substantial value, could substantially boost business exposure and revenue growth for winning bidders in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ustekinumab

Notice Description

Supply of Ustekinumab

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 Caroline Cheng (Caroline.Cheng2@wales.nhs.uk)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056148-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£9,489,301 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,489,301 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,532,462 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
6
Supplier Names

AMGEN

CELLTRION HEALTHCARE

FRESENIUS KABI

GEDEON RICHTER

SANDOZ

THORNTON & ROSS

Further Information

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