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Reverse Osmosis Plant Maintenance Water Treatment

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

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14 Mar 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for Reverse Osmosis Plant Maintenance Water Treatment under a direct procurement method. This procedure resulted in a direct award to Vantive Limited, the sole supplier capable of providing the required maintenance. The contract, centralised within Cardiff (UKL22) and beginning on 1st April 2025, spans a three-year period with a possible extension of two additional years, concluding at the latest by 31st March 2030. The procurement, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations, supports the Environmental Services industry category and falls under a public authority overseen by central government.

This tender presents business growth opportunities precisely for those specialising in medical device maintenance and repair, particularly firms with certified technicians for specialised equipment. Companies that fulfil stringent technical requirements and possess CE-marked plants will find this procurement advantageous. The contract's value stands at approximately GBP 543,336.43 gross, offering an expansive business engagement concerning vital NHS infrastructure. Firms with the scale and expertise akin to Vantive Limited would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities, supporting healthcare facilities through critical technical services.

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Notice Title

Reverse Osmosis Plant Maintenance Water Treatment

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Capital, Estates and Facilities Department have the requirement for the Reverse Osmosis Plant Maintenance Water Treatment.

Procurement Information

Vantive Limited are the only supplier able to provide the maintenance required as all of their plants carry CE0086, which indicates that the equipment conforms to the EC Council Director 93/42/EEC concerning the medical devices. It also complies with the IEC 60601 edition three requirements for a medical device. The service manual states the following "CAUTION the information in this Manuel is intended for trained Vantive Limited Technicians. Servicing to be carried out by Certified Vantive Limited Technical Support. This means that Vantive Limited Trained Engineers can only undertake the maintenance and repair on the medical equipment. The access to remote monitoring function has a verified state IP address exclusive for Vantive Limited to dial into the online diagnostic tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009504-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£452,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lily Prance
Contact Email
lily.prance@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02921500642

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VANTIVE

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