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ENT PATIENT ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION CONSUMABLES

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

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

31 Mar 2026 at 12:53

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 16:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, part of Velindre University NHS Trust, concerning the “ENT Patient Assessment & Examination Consumables” was recently terminated. This tender was intended for the acquisition of medical consumables related to ear, nose, and throat (ENT) examinations, scheduled for implementation in Wales, United Kingdom (UKL), under the framework agreement regulations. The process reached the tender cancellation stage on 31 March 2026 following previously active status post tender announcement on 16 February 2026 and was affected by technical challenges that led to the suspension decision made on 23 March 2026. This opportunity was initially open for submissions until 16 March 2026, aimed at further awarding by October 2026.

This tender presented notable opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment and pharmaceutical industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the framework agreement prospect that allows engagements with and without competition reopening. The procurement method was outlined as an open procedure, inviting various enterprises to possibly participate in supplying a wide range of ENT consumables. Despite its cancellation, businesses with expertise in medical supplies could still benefit from familiarising themselves with similar upcoming tenders in the framework, allowing them to strategise suitable offerings and potentially secure future contracts when technical issues are resolved and the framework reopens.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENT PATIENT ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION CONSUMABLES

Notice Description

All Wales Framework for ENT patient assessment & examination consumables

Lot Information

Diagnostic Torch Earlight & Accessories (1)

The procurement of Diagnostic Torch Earlight & Accessories for ENT

Ear Specula, Aurical (2)

The procurement of Ear Specula, Aurical for ENT

Ear Specula, Fluted (3)

The procurement of Ear Specula, Fluted for ENT

Ear Specula, Gruber (4)

The procurement of Ear Specula, Gruber for ENT

Ear Specula, Heine (5)

The procurement of Ear Specula, Heine for ENT

Ear Specula, Rosen (6)

The procurement of Ear Specula, Rosen for ENT

Ear Specula, Shea (7)

The procurement of Ear Specula, Shea for ENT

Ear Specula, Tumarkin (8)

The procurement of Ear Specula, Tumarkin for ENT

Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Kawe Otoscopes) (9)

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Kawe Otoscopes) for ENT

Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Keeler Otoscopes) (10)

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Keeler Otoscopes) for ENT

Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Welch Allyn Otoscopes) (11)

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Welch Allyn Otoscopes) for ENT

Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Riester Otoscopes) (12)

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Riester Otoscopes) for ENT

Ointment Ear Syringe, Single Use (13)

The procurement of Ointment Ear Syringe, Single Use for ENT

Grommets (14)

The procurement of Grommets for ENT

Nasal Specula, Hartman (15)

The procurement of Nasal Specula, Hartman for ENT

Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Single Use (16)

The procurement of Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Single Use for ENT

Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Multipack, Single Use (17)

Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Multipack, Single Use for ENT

Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Reusable (18)

The procurement of Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Reusable for ENT

Otoscope Devices (19)

The procurement of Otoscope Devices for ENT

Nasal Bridgemaster (20)

The procurement of Nasal Bridgemaster for ENT

Laryngeal Mirror, Sterile, Single Use (21)

The procurement of Laryngeal Mirror, Sterile, Single Use for ENT

Nasal Septal Button (22)

The procurement of Nasal Septal Button for ENT

Otoscope Set (23)

The procurement of Otoscope Set for ENT

Otoscope Accessories (24)

The procurement of Otoscope Accessories for ENT

Ear Wick (25)

The procurement of Ear Wick for ENT

Tongue Depressor, Wooden (26)

The procurement of Tongue Depressor, Wooden for ENT

Tongue Depressor, Plastic (27)

The procurement of Tongue Depressor, Plastic for ENT

Tongue Depressor, Metal (28)

The procurement of Tongue Depressor, Metal for ENT

Nasal Tampon, Inflatable (29)

The procurement of Nasal Tampon, Inflatable for ENT

Otoscope Ear Specula Dispenser (30)

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula Dispenser for ENT

Planning Information

No preliminary market engagement was carried out for this framework. If you would like more information on this framework before the tender is published please contact jessica.heaton@wales.nhs.uk or bethany.webber2@wales.nhs.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029614-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,107,268 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£526,817 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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