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title: "Transitional Medicines 6"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de0d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-11-10"
---

# Transitional Medicines 6

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de0d

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Transitional Medicines 6" tender. This tender is focused on pharmaceutical products, notably medicines soon to lose their patent exclusivity. The procurement, valued at approximately £15.9 million GBP, encompasses goods with key items such as Ferric Carboxymaltose, Pazopanib, Denosumab, and Apremilast. The location of supply is set within the region of Wales, United Kingdom. Current planning activities indicate that suppliers will be alerted to an upcoming opportunity on 18th November 2025, with future notices expected by 26th November 2025. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st March 2026 and conclude by 29th February 2028 with potential for extension.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector to expand their reach and secure a contract with a significant public health authority. Companies specialising in generic medicines, particularly those suitable for transition due to patent expiration, stand well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly accessible due to its suitability classification and the existence of a framework agreement, providing a structured and supportive procurement environment. Engaging in this tender process could lead to long-term business growth within the Welsh healthcare system's supply chain.

## Notice

This tender is for medicines which are shortly due to lose their patent exclusivity, including but not limited to Ferric Carboxymaltose; Pazopanib; Denosumab; Apremilast

### 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/072540-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,902,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 16:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072540-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072540-2025
  10th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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