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Generic Drugs - Tablets and Capsules 2

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

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03 Jul 2026 at 14:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is planning a tender titled "Generic Drugs - Tablets and Capsules 2" under the pharmaceutical product industry category. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with key dates including a scheduled engagement milestone due on 9th July 2026 and a future notice on 10th July 2026. The delivery region is specified as the UK, with a contract period expected to start on 1st February 2027 and end on 31st January 2028, potentially extending until January 2029. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,960,000, and it operates above the threshold. The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership serves as the buyer, operating under Welsh devolved regulations.

This procurement opportunity can foster business growth for suppliers involved in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those specialising in the provision of generic drugs such as tablets and capsules. Businesses that are considered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participating in this tender due to the structure and requirements of the lot. Prospective suppliers who wish to gain more insights before the publication of the full tender are invited to contact Rachel Nelson for further information. This upcoming tender represents an attractive prospect for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector healthcare supply market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generic Drugs - Tablets and Capsules 2

Notice Description

This is a contract for the provision of Tablets and Capsules Drugs

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/062924-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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