---
title: "Transitional Drugs 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054590"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-10-25"
---

# Transitional Drugs 4

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054590

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the supply of transitional drugs, including Ticagrelor and Eltrombopag, under the project title "Transitional Drugs 4". This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category with centralised processing in Cardiff, UK. The tender process followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competition. The contract was signed on 1st October 2025 and is set to run until 31st January 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension until 31st January 2028. The procurement process has transitioned through stages from planning initiated on 9th June 2025, tender announcements, through to the award and contract signing stages.

This procurement represents substantial business growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those involved with drugs losing patent exclusivity. Large-scale manufacturers and suppliers of pharmaceutical products, such as Novartis, Amarox Pharma, and Novumgen Ltd, have been awarded this contract, demonstrating the suitability of established, large enterprises for such competitive bids. The open procedure allows a wide range of businesses to participate provided they meet quality and financial evaluation criteria. Future procurement opportunities could be better accessed and leveraged by businesses looking to enter or expand within the healthcare supply chain, particularly those focused on drugs nearing patent expiry.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Transitional Drugs 4 - namely Ticagrelor and Eltrombopag

### 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 Jennifer Tresilian (jennifer.tresilian@wales.nhs.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068369-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,090,814 |
| Lots value | £4,090,814 |
| Awards value | £137,717 |
| Contracts value | £137,717 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | AMAROX PHARMA; NOVARTIS; NOVUMGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2025 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068369-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 14:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054359-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 16:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038016-2025
- 9 Jun 2025 at 15:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031042-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068369-2025
  25th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054359-2025
  5th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038016-2025
  7th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031042-2025
  9th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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