Planning

Syringes & Needles

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

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
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 the supply of syringes and needles. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, this process pertains to the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. This is a planning stage for a tender expected to commence in mid-2025, with a communication date set for 7th July 2025. The procurement, which is above the threshold, aims to establish a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2030, highlighting their commitment to long-term partnerships.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adept in manufacturing or supplying medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. The planned contract will be suitable for companies seeking to expand their influence within the healthcare sector. Firms that have the capability to engage in framework agreements will find this procurement particularly advantageous, allowing them to secure a steady supply agreement with a major public authority. Participants will need to be compliant with UK and Welsh devolved regulations, underscoring the need for regional expertise and substantial operational capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Syringes & Needles

Notice Description

Notice of Syringes & Needles contract going out to tender in mid 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026700-2025
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
Not specified
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
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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
Kath Child
Contact Email
kathryn.child@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02921500537

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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