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Generic Drugs - Tablets and Capsules 2

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 12:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 15:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership – Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, is buying generic medicines in tablet and capsule form under the requirement titled “Generic Drugs – Tablets and Capsules 2”. The procurement is on behalf of All Wales health boards and trusts, with delivery across Wales. This is a goods supply opportunity for pharmaceutical wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors and other businesses able to provide compliant generic tablet and capsule products for NHS use. The scope is grouped as one lot and concerns pharmaceutical products. Suppliers should assess whether their product range, distribution arrangements and ability to serve health organisations throughout Wales match the requirement.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 09:30, and offers by 17 August 2026 at 10:00. Electronic submission was allowed in English through the eTenderWales platform. The estimated value is £1,960,000 excluding VAT, or £2,352,000 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028, with an extension option of up to one year, ending no later than 31 January 2029. The award decision was due by 26 October 2026. Product quality and acceptability is pass/fail; overall contract cost carries 85% and environmental, social value and community benefits 15%.

This opportunity is suited to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger pharmaceutical suppliers. Businesses are well placed to compete if they can supply generic tablets and capsules that meet the NHS’s product quality and acceptability requirements, support reliable distribution across Wales, and handle the scale of supply required by All Wales health boards and trusts. The tender assesses both economic and technical suitability, with detailed requirements set out in the tender documents. Commercial strength matters because overall contract cost is the main weighted award factor, while suppliers must also address environmental, social value and community benefit commitments. The arrangement may suit manufacturers, licensed wholesalers and specialist healthcare distributors with relevant NHS or public-sector supply experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generic Drugs - Tablets and Capsules 2

Notice Description

The provision of Generic Drugs -Tablets and Capsules 2

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option of up to 1 year 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 Rachel Nelson (rachel.nelson@wales.nhs.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067773-2026
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
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
£1,960,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,960,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2028 6-12 months
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 NHS Trust)
Additional Buyers

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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
Postcode Area
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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