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title: "Biologic and Biosimilar Medicines"
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# Biologic and Biosimilar Medicines

Buyer: ETENDERWALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b93

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## Summary

The procurement process for Biologic and Biosimilar Medicines was initiated by eTenderwales, a central purchasing body and buyer under Velindre NHS Trust, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. The tender, titled "Biologic and Biosimilar Medicines," falls under the pharmaceutical products category (CPV code 33600000) and is concerned with the procurement of goods. Located in the UK, the procurement involved an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender's publication on 17th September 2024, the end of the tender period on 18th October 2024, with the contract period slated to start on 1st July 2025 and end on 30th June 2028. The process aims to cater to entities across the UK and specifically the UKL region. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 23rd April 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers within the pharmaceutical industry focused on biologic and biosimilar products. Large-scale pharmaceutical companies are particularly well-suited to compete given the scale and technical requirements involved. The procurement is structured to allow multiple suppliers, creating a competitive arena that fosters innovation and efficiency. Businesses can tap into a substantial market, as the framework agreement spans three years with an option to extend by one year, offering a stable, long-term opportunity for growth within the healthcare sector. This procurement supports strategic partnerships and can elevate the participating businesses' profiles, especially those capable of meeting the delivery needs across diverse regions in the UK.

## Notice

Biologic and Biosimilar Medicines

### Lot Information

Homecare Multi Supplier

Biosimilars and Biologics

Renewal: Retendered after 3 year contract with an option to extend for 12months

Rituximab

Procurement for the provision of Rituximab.

Renewal: Retendered after 3 year contract with an option to extend for 12months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024261-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,828,856 |
| Lots value | £70,828,856 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,642,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ETENDERWALES |
| Additional buyers | VELINDRE NHS TRUST, NHS SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP - PROCUREMENT SERVICES (ON BEHALF OF ALL WALES HEALTH BOARDS AND TRUSTS) |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8BE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD-UK; AMGEN; BIOGEN IDEC; BIOSIMILAR COLLABORATIONS IRELAND; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; DR REDDY'S; ELI LILLY; FRESENIUS KABI; GEDEON RICHTER (UK; JANSSEN-CILAG; ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS; PFIZER; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; SUN PHARMA; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024261-2025
- 17 Sep 2024 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029718-2024

## 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/

## Provenance

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