Planning

Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & IV Iron

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

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 16:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process is initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & IV Iron," falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category. It is presently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 16 March 2026 and a future notice date set for 1 February 2027. The procurement is segmented into lots, with one planned contract period expected from 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2029, extendable up to 30 September 2031. It follows an open procedure, catering to the procurement of goods, and involves a framework agreement approach, representing a significant financial scope with a gross value of £24,110,717.38.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those with expertise in erythropoietin-stimulating agents and intravenous iron. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality medical goods that adhere to the specifications of NHS procurement methods will be well-suited to compete. Given the procurement's open procedure, it promises a competitive and transparent bidding environment, advantageous for businesses looking to expand their presence in the Welsh healthcare market. The substantial contract value further underlines the potential financial growth and continuity for businesses demonstrating excellence and reliability in product delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & IV Iron

Notice Description

Supply of Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents & IV Iron

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023697-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£20,092,264 £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 Feb 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 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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