--- title: "Transitional Drugs 6" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e923" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e923" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e923.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e923.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-03-30" --- # Transitional Drugs 6 Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e923 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e923) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e923.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has concluded its procurement process titled "Transitional Drugs 6," which falls under the pharmaceutical products category. The procurement focused on drugs that have recently lost exclusivity, employing an open procedure. The contract covers deliveries across the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKL region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract active from 1st March 2026 through 29th February 2028, and a potential extension up to 28th February 2030. This tender process aimed to provide significant opportunities for suppliers, with a gross value of over £1.9 million as per planning phase and an active contract valued gross at nearly £2 million. This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for large pharmaceutical companies specialising in products with recent exclusivity loss. The active involvement of major suppliers such as Accord UK Ltd, Amgen Ltd, and Celltrion Healthcare highlights the competitive advantage for well-established companies with capabilities to meet high-volume pharmaceutical demands. With an emphasis on product quality and overall contract cost, businesses excelling in these areas are likely to thrive in similar tenders, connecting with NHS Wales and serving a wide regional demand. The open procedure invites businesses to explore and engage further in a sector-oriented tender, thus bolstering potential growth in the pharmaceuticals market. ## 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 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/029286-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 27 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 29 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,307,059 | | Lots value | £12,307,059 | | Awards value | £1,637,728 | | Contracts value | £1,637,726 | ## 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 | 12 | | Supplier names | ACCORD; AMGEN; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE; DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; FRESENIUS KABI; GEDEON RICHTER; ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS; SAMSUNG BIOEPSIS; SANDOZ; TEVA; THORNTON & ROSS; ZENTIVA PHARMA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 30 Mar 2026 at 15:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029286-2026 - 4 Feb 2026 at 16:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010156-2026 - 27 Nov 2025 at 16:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077818-2025 - 26 Nov 2025 at 12:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077215-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029286-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010156-2026 4th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077818-2025 27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077215-2025 26th November 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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