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title: "Biosimilars and Biologics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d8b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES UHBS & TRUSTS"
published: "2021-07-26"
---

# Biosimilars and Biologics

Buyer: VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES UHBS & TRUSTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d8b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Biosimilars and Biologics with Associated Medicines Homecare Services" is managed by Velindre NHS Trust, representing multiple Health Boards and Trusts across Wales. This open tender primarily falls under the pharmaceutical products category and aims to supply essential biosimilar medicines and associated homecare services to various NHS establishments. The tender is currently at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 1st March 2021, after which the award period will commence. This framework agreement has a maximum participation limit of 10 suppliers and may run for 2 years, with a possibility of a 24-month extension.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in pharmaceutical products and homecare services, particularly those that can meet the demands of supplying key biological medications like Adalimumab and Infliximab. Businesses equipped to provide robust logistics and support for patient care within home settings will be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this procurement could enhance supplier visibility within the healthcare sector and foster relationships with the NHS, potentially leading to long-term contracts and expanded service offerings.

## Notice

Biosimilars and Biologics

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Biosimilars and Biologics

Renewal: There is a possibility to extend up to a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017732-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | The contract will run for 2 years with a possibility to extend up to 24 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,106,895 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES UHBS & TRUSTS |
| Additional buyers | VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES HEALTH BOARDS AND TRUSTS) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF 143 |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ALCURA; AMGEN; BIOGEN IDEC; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE; ELI LILLY; FRESENIUS KABI; GEDEON RICHTER; HEALTHCARE AT HOME; MERCK SHARP & DOHME; NAPP PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP; ORGANON PHARMA (UK; PFIZER; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017732-2021
- 26 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001589-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs/
- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs/
- https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register

## Provenance

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