Planning

General Medical Consumables

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 Jan 2026 at 15:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:51

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 of a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "General Medical Consumables." This procurement falls under the goods category and adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. The framework covers the whole of Wales and includes medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The procurement is intended to be conducted under a public authority central government classification and targets a start date of 1st November 2026, concluding by 31st October 2030. Key contact for this tender is Jessica Heaton, based in Cardiff, UK. A preliminary market engagement notice was released with no additional preliminary engagement planned; however, potential bidders can reach out for more information. Interested parties should look forward to further notices expected on 25th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and distribution of medical consumables and related products. It provides a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure a place in an all-Wales framework, encouraging competitive participation. The contract's estimated value exceeds £5 million, representing a lucrative prospect for companies in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Businesses that can meet the high-volume demands and quality standards stipulated by the NHS will find this tender particularly beneficial for long-term growth and expansion within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Medical Consumables

Notice Description

All Wales framework for General Medical Assessment Consumables

Planning Information

We will not be holding any pre-liminary market engagement for this tender. However, if you wish to contact us for more information relating to the tender please do so using the following contact details. Email - jessica.heaton@wales.nhs.uk Phone - 02921 500519.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052368
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008169-2026
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
£5,496,256 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 20261 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
Jessica Heaton
Contact Email
jessica.heaton@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442920903850

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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