Planning

Provision of Metrology Laboratory Equipment for the New Velindre Cancer Centre

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

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Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 12:02

Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage for a public tender titled "Provision of Metrology Laboratory Equipment for the New Velindre Cancer Centre." The initiative falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The primary location for this procurement is Cardiff, United Kingdom, within the region of UKL22. The procurement process involves a series of stakeholder engagement events. The latest scheduled event is set for the 30th of January, 2026, with all expressions of interest for attendance to be confirmed by the 23rd of January. The procurement value is projected to be up to £1,198,900 GBP, demonstrating a substantial investment in this initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of precision laboratory and optical equipment. Given the detailed requirements for tests such as calibration of radiation dosemeters and development work involving X-ray sources, companies with expertise in these areas will find competitive advantage. Additionally, as the procurement encourages participation from SMEs, smaller companies within this industry effectively positioned to offer innovative technological solutions will find potential for business growth. Engaging in the pre-market events and aligning with the procurement strategies could establish a foothold in the health sector and lead to valuable contracts for those in the supply chain of medical equipment and technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Metrology Laboratory Equipment for the New Velindre Cancer Centre

Notice Description

Pre-market engagement event with potential suppliers of a system capable of tests required for a new metrology lab to be installed in the new Velindre Cancer Centre.

Planning Information

Velindre NHS Trust require a system capable of undertaking the following tests: - calibration of radiation dosemeter and radioactive contamination meters - Overload testing of Radiation Protection instruments - Calibration of Gaf Chromic film - Material attenuation coefficient testing - Calibration of TLDs - Development work requiring availability of a versatile X-ray source - The equipment will need to deliver a highly controlled radiation beam generated at between 40 and 150 kVp with a range of radiation filtration options. The above list is not exhaustive and additional tests may, or may not be required. In person stakeholder events will take place January 30th 2026 to seek the view of the market on the requirement and to allow Procurement Services and Velindre NHS Trust to seek advice in the planning and conduct of the procurement. The confirmed date for our supplier date is 30th January following receipt of expressions of interest all details will be sent to you. Suppliers will be provided with further insight into the requirement and given the opportunity to ask questions. Further details on the engagement sessions will be shared following receipt of expressions of interest sent to Sian.Head2@wales.nhs.uk. Please confirm by Friday 23rd January if you require any materials in the medium of the Welsh Language. Suppliers should note that this engagement event, including any other soft market sounding in relation to this proposed procurement, may not necessarily lead to a formal procurement and/or award of any contract(s). Any information provided by suppliers during this engagement event may be used by Velindre NHS Trust to scope the proposed procurement/requirement and may also be shared widely with other potential bidders. Participants are advised not to share any confidential information and/or any information they would not wish to be shared more widely. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Velindre NHS Trust accept no liability for any costs incurred by suppliers as a result of attending these events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fcdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085786-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£999,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Gemma Roscrow, Sian Head
Contact Email
gemma.roscrow@wales.nhs.uk, sian.head2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02921500639

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
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
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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