Planning

Examination Gloves

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 May 2025 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage for the procurement of examination gloves intended for medical use across Wales. This tender, titled "Examination Gloves", falls within the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products industry and is classified as a high-value (above threshold) goods procurement. The engagement phase includes a preliminary market engagement session scheduled for the week starting on 30 June 2025 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 27 June 2025. The contract is planned to commence on 1 April 2026 and is set to run until 1 April 2030, forming part of a framework agreement. The next notice is expected to be communicated by 1 October 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies, specifically examination gloves, to enter the NHS supply chain. Companies that can supply both sterile and non-sterile gloves, as well as cytotoxic gloves and gauntlets, would benefit most from this opportunity. The tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their market presence within the healthcare sector. Engaging in the preliminary market session could provide valuable insights into the tender requirements and enhance competitive positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Examination Gloves

Notice Description

The procurement of Medical Examination Gloves on behalf of NHS Wales

Planning Information

We are holding a Preliminary market engagement session for the All-Wales Medical Examination Glove Tender. A meeting will be held in the week commencing 30/06/2025, where interested suppliers will have the opportunity to understand the forthcoming tender requirements, and ask questions. To express you interest, or for any queries please contract: Will John - Will.John@wales.nhs.uk Jessica Heaton - Jessica.Heaton@wales.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052349
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028550-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Will John
Contact Email
will.john@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 29 2150 1556

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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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