Award

Supply and Maintenance of Aseptic Isolators

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

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 15:29

TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2025 at 11:37

TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2025 at 14:41

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Supply and Maintenance of Aseptic Isolators" was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This procurement, under the goods category, specifically targeted the medical equipment domain and was aimed at the South-East Wales region. The process followed an open procedure and is in the 'Award' stage, with the contract having been signed on 2nd December 2025. The project caters to the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme, seeking to establish a medicines preparation hub in this region. Notable dates included the tender closing deadline, amended to 28th March 2025, and the original tender period finalisation on 14th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in aseptic isolators. Companies offering high-quality solutions at competitive prices would be well-suited to compete, as the award criteria balanced quality (40%) and price (60%). SMEs, as evidenced by the supplier Sychem Ltd., were actively engaged in this procurement, illustrating scope for business growth within this sector. The project lends itself to collaboration and innovation in pharmacy technical services, opening avenues for businesses to contribute to a substantial healthcare transformation in South-East Wales.

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Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Aseptic Isolators

Notice Description

The supply and maintenance of Aseptic Isolators for the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme, South-East Wales hub.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply and maintenance of Aseptic Isolators for the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme, South-East Wales hub. Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) is a programme of transformational change to Pharmacy Technical Services within NHS Wales, including participation by all the Health Boards and Trusts. Part of that programme is investment in 3 new regional medicines preparation facilities. The Programme Business Case was endorsed by the Minister for Health & Social Care in March 2021. The South-East Wales Hub Project sits within the TRAMS programme and aims to deliver investment in a medicines preparation hub, including regional service to South-East Wales as well as certain national capabilities. This project commenced in April 2021 and is in progress. It is currently planned to conclude the commissioning of the hub by March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dacd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085921-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,437,921 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Bridget Howlett
Contact Email
bridget.howlett@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYCHEM

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