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 11:40

Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement opportunity is announced by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Generic Drugs - Tablets and Capsules 2," falls under the pharmaceutical industry category and seeks the provision of generic drugs. Currently, the process is at the tender stage, with an end date for tender submissions set on 17th August 2026, following the enquiry period which concludes on 14th August 2026. The procurement employs the open procedure method, and the contract is valued at a gross amount of £2,352,000. Businesses interested in this tender will need to submit their applications electronically through the specified platform, and the contract period is set from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2028, with a potential for one-year extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceuticals sector, offering a substantial contract value which can lead to considerable business growth, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as specified in the tender suitability. Companies providing high-quality pharmaceutical products will be well-suited to compete, given the weighted criteria focusing on financial cost (85%) and environmental or social value (15%). The contract also stipulates a pass/fail requirement for product quality. With the tender extending across all Wales Health Boards and Trusts, this contract presents an ideal platform for pharmaceutical companies looking to expand their footprint within the public health sector in Wales.

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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)

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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
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

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 (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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