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The Provision to Supply Pulp Medical Products

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 15:34

Tender

15 Nov 2023 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently engaged in an active procurement process for the provision of pulp medical products and accessories to NHS Wales. This procurement, categorised under goods with CPV code 03460000 (Pulp), invites businesses to participate via an open procedure. The process includes two active lots: Core Pulp Products and Ancillary Pulp Products. Key deadlines for interested suppliers include submission by 18th December 2023, followed by the start of the award period on the same day within the UK region (UKL). The contract duration spans 1440 days, with renewal options due to ongoing demand for these products.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical product supply, particularly those with offerings in pulp-based products. Given the public health focus, this procurement is suitable for established suppliers capable of providing high-quality, sustainable products consistently. Companies within the foundational economy, focusing on social value and carbon footprint reduction, may find this procurement aligns well with their capabilities and values. The open procedure makes it accessible, encouraging participation across a wide business spectrum, thereby fostering industry growth and impactful societal contributions.

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Notice Title

The Provision to Supply Pulp Medical Products

Notice Description

The provision to Supply Pulp Medical Products and their corresponding accessories to NHS Wales.

Lot Information

Core Pulp Products

NWSSP Procurement Services on behalf of NHS Wales wish to procure Pulp Medical Products used in a variety of settings for various uses. Lot 1 being Core Pulp products; Pulp Bedpan Liner - Medium Low Profile Pulp Bedpan Liner - Large Low Profile Pulp Bedpan Liner - Standard Pulp Commode Pan Pulp Bowl Small General Purpose Pulp Bowl Large General Purpose Pulp Male Urine Bottle Rounded Pulp Jug Measuring Graduation Lines Pulp Kidney Dish Pulp Urine Sampling Cup Pulp Wash Bowl Pulp Female Urinal Pulp Male Urine Bottle Square Pulp Wash Bowl Large

Renewal: NHS Wales will continue to have a demand for pulp medical products therefore agreement will be subject to renewal.

Ancillary Pulp Products

Lot 2 - Ancillary Pulp Products consisting of the following; Pulp Bedpan Racking Standard Pulp Bedpan Racking, Low Profile Pulp Bedpan Support Rack Pulp Bedpan Support Pulp Bedpan Support Medium Low Profile Pulp Bedpan Support Large Low Profile Pulp Male Urinal Bottle Carton Racking Pulp Male Urine Bottle Holder, Square or Round Pulp Small Bowl or Jug Dispenser Rack Pulp Large Bowl Dispenser Rack Pulp Washbowl Racking

Renewal: There will continue to be a demand for pulp medical products therefore a renewal exercise will be required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041a0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039739-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03460000 - Pulp

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,960,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,217,109 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
During final year of awarded agreement.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lucy Jones
Contact Email
lucy.jones23@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500532

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4TT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL

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