---
title: "Ustekinumab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f601"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f601.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-06-15"
---

# Ustekinumab

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f601

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of Ustekinumab, a pharmaceutical product, under an open procedure. The award stage was completed on 15th June 2026, following the tender process which commenced in February 2026, with key deadlines such as the tender period ending on 9th March 2026. This contract, valued at £6,532,462.75, is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and run till 30th June 2028, with a possible extension of 12 months. The goods will be delivered across NHS sites in Wales, underpinning the organisation's commitment to healthcare provision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those capable of demonstrating quality, price competitiveness, and potential environmental and social benefits. Large-scale suppliers such as Amgen Ltd, Fresenius Kabi Ltd, Celltrion Healthcare, and others have been awarded the contract, indicating that businesses with established capabilities in pharmaceutical production and distribution are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's structure, with high visibility and substantial value, could substantially boost business exposure and revenue growth for winning bidders in this sector.

## Notice

Supply of Ustekinumab

### 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 Caroline Cheng (Caroline.Cheng2@wales.nhs.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056148-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,489,301 |
| Lots value | £9,489,301 |
| Awards value | £6,532,462 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | AMGEN; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE; FRESENIUS KABI; GEDEON RICHTER; SANDOZ; THORNTON & ROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 11:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056148-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009100-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083013-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056148-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009100-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083013-2025
  15th December 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

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