Transitional Medicines 4

Procurement description

This tender is for medicines which are shortly due to lose their patent exclusivity, including but not limited to Eltrombopag, Ticagrelor and Ferric Carboxymaltose.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Contract dates (estimated)

01 October 2025, 00:00AM to 31 January 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 January 2028

Is a framework being established?

Yes

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2028, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

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).

Due date

23 June 2025, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

01 July 2025