Planning

Airway Management

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

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is orchestrating a procurement process titled "Airway Management." This process is in the planning stage as of May 2025, with a future notice date scheduled for 25th August 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2030, with a focus on the procurement of goods within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry category. The opportunity is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region designated as UKL. This procurement process is set to conform to public authority and Welsh devolved regulations and involves a framework agreement, creating an above-threshold opportunity for interested bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The presence of a framework agreement implies potential for long-term collaboration, advantageous for suppliers aiming to establish or expand their footprint within the UK healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are indicated as suitable for this lot, making it an ideal opportunity for innovative smaller firms looking to enter or scale up within this marketplace. Engaging with this procurement could not only enhance the business's revenue streams but also provide a platform for establishing trust and reputation in public healthcare provisioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airway Management

Notice Description

Notice of Airway Management contract going out to tender in early 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026707-2025
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
25 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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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