Planning

Generic Dugs - Injections/Infusions

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

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 16:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Generic Dugs - Injections/Infusions." This procurement process revolves around the pharmaceutical industry, specifically focusing on the supply of injectable and infusion generic drugs. The tender, using an open procedure method, is classified under goods and is above the threshold value. It is intended to serve the UK, with future notices expected by 1 August 2026. The planned contract period is from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The buyer is situated in Cardiff, Wales, within the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents significant business growth potential for pharmaceutical companies specialising in the production and delivery of generic injectable and infusion drugs. Businesses with capabilities in logistics and distribution across the UK and those compliant with Welsh devolved regulations could find this an advantageous contract to pursue. Given its substantial gross value of over £40 million, firms that can scale efficiently while ensuring pharmaceutical quality and regulatory adherence will be well-suited to compete. This open opportunity allows new and established businesses to expand their footprint within the NHS framework and develop further within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generic Dugs - Injections/Infusions

Notice Description

Supply of Generic Dugs - Injections/Infusions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023685-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£34,101,266 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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