--- title: "Transitional Drugs 5" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-01-29" --- # Transitional Drugs 5 Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e6.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Transitional Drugs 5" is spearheaded by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, an organisation hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This initiative operates within the pharmaceutical industry category and is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the tender having been marked as complete. Key specifics of this procurement include the provision of drugs that have recently lost exclusivity. The open procedure method was utilised, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for eligible suppliers. The contract, which commenced on 1 January 2026, is active and has provision for a 12-month extension, running through to 31 December 2027, with a potential extension to 2028. This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those with expertise in supplying transitional medicines like Aflibercept, Dapagliflozin, and Golimumab. The contract offers a significant market entry opportunity, as demonstrated by its gross value of approximately £5.4 million. Large pharmaceutical companies, such as Teva UK Ltd, Janssen Ltd, and Mercury Pharmaceuticals Ltd, have been involved, indicating the scale and scope of the opportunity. The open procurement method allows suppliers of all sizes, including SMEs, to participate and potentially gain access to substantial business growth through successful tenders in the public health sector. ## Notice The provision of Drugs that have recently lost exclusivity ### 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 Jen 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/007905-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 25 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | 2027-03-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,077,163 | | Lots value | £45,077,163 | | Awards value | £5,577,339 | | Contracts value | £5,577,339 | ## 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 | JANSSEN; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; TEVA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007905-2026 - 8 Dec 2025 at 16:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080771-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 16:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066072-2025 - 6 Oct 2025 at 14:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062588-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007905-2026 29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080771-2025 8th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066072-2025 16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062588-2025 6th October 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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