This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 16:12

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 09:08

Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 11:50

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has awarded a contract titled "Transitional Drugs 7" for the provision of pharmaceutical products that have recently lost exclusivity. The contract was signed on 30th June 2026 and spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with a provision for a further 24-month extension. The open procedure procurement process, primarily under the goods category, involved multiple large suppliers, including Amgen Ltd, Celltrion Healthcare, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, targeting the UK region, specifically Wales. The procurement falls under the legal framework of the Welsh devolved regulations and the central government public authority type.

This procurement opportunity provides significant business growth potential, especially for large-scale pharmaceutical suppliers experienced in manufacturing and supplying drugs that have lost patent protection. Given the substantial contract value of over £16 million, only enterprises with robust production capabilities and compliance with regulatory standards would be considered well-suited to compete. The involvement in such a tender allows businesses to enhance their market reach within the UK's healthcare sector, reinforcing their brand presence in the supply chain for high-demand pharmaceutical commodities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Transitional Drugs 7

Notice Description

The provision of Drugs that have recently lost exclusivity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option of up to 2 years available.

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 Jennifer Tresilian (jennifer.tresilian@wales.nhs.uk)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067da4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061468-2026
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
£53,566,932 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£53,566,932 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£16,804,001 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£16,804,001 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

AMGEN

CELIX PHARMA

CELLTRION HEALTHCARE

FRESENIUS KABI

GEDEON RICHTER

HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL

MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS

ROCHE PRODUCTS

VIFOR PHARMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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