Planning

Community Equipment Items

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

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is planning a procurement process for "Community Equipment Items" under the industry category of medical equipment. This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 1st July 2026. The procurement process aims to cover a range of items, including bathing, toileting, and household equipment, as well as electric profiling beds. The procurement will occur in Cardiff, UK, and will include a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £9.6 million, with a net amount of £8 million.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and personal care products, particularly those capable of supplying items needed for community care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process explicitly addresses their suitability. Engaging in this tender could establish long-term supply relationships within the NHS in Wales, offering sustained revenue streams throughout the contract duration and possible renewals. This procurement, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations, provides a strategic opening for businesses aiming to expand within the public sector healthcare market.

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Notice Title

Community Equipment Items

Notice Description

It is Procurement Services intention to provide a contract for community equipment items to include but not exclusive to the following categories: Bathing Items Toileting Items Moving & Handling Items Minor Adaptations Household & Kitchen Items, Bedroom Items, Community Four Section Electric Profiling Beds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052388
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026650-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Rhodri Poacher
Contact Email
rhodri.poacher@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02921 500654

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

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