--- title: "IV Fluids & Irrigation Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050594" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050594" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050594.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050594.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-01-05" --- # IV Fluids & Irrigation Solutions Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050594 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050594) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050594.json) ## Summary The procurement process, managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, focuses on contracting IV Fluids & Irrigation Solutions in the pharmaceutical industry. Situated in Cardiff, UK, this procurement involves an open procedure, with recent developments marking the award stage on 5th January 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £14.4 million, commences on 1st February 2026 and is scheduled to continue until 31st January 2029, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The process is conducted under Welsh devolved regulations, and the delivery location is confined to the UKL region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a robust conduit for business growth, specifically for large-scale suppliers with capabilities in the supply of pharmaceutical products such as IV Fluids and Irrigation Solutions. Companies already involved include Aguettant Ltd, B. Braun Medical Ltd, Baxter Health Care Limited, and Fresenius Kabi Ltd, highlighting the competitive nature and the scope for businesses with similar profiles to engage in this market. Opportunities are ripe for businesses with experience in high-volume pharmaceutical supplies, given the open procedure and framework agreement that potentially allows for streamlined entry into similar future contracts. This environment fosters expansion and increased market presence for capable entities in the pharmaceutical supply chain. ## Notice Supply of IV Fluids & Irrigation Solutions ### 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 Rachelle Elvin (rachelle.elvin@wales.nhs.uk). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000205-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 20 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | 2028-09-30 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,383,593 | | Lots value | £14,383,593 | | Awards value | £14,410,853 | | Contracts value | £14,410,853 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 3UZ | | 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | AGUETTANT; B BRAUN MEDICAL; BAXTER HEALTH CARE; FRESENIUS KABI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 5 Jan 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000205-2026 - 20 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075614-2025 - 7 Jul 2025 at 15:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038005-2025 - 22 Apr 2025 at 11:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016216-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000205-2026 5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075614-2025 20th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038005-2025 7th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016216-2025 22nd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs/index.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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