Planning

Lymphoedema and Compression Products

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

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is planning a tender for the provision of Lymphoedema and Compression Products. This procurement, classified under the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care category, is aimed at supplying both off-the-shelf and custom garments as well as miscellaneous products across the UK. The planned contract, valued grossly at GBP 31 million, will commence on 20th March 2027 and conclude on 19th March 2031. Currently in the planning stage, the contract has a projected notice date set for 1st August 2026, allowing businesses time to prepare for competitive participation.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and personal care products, particularly those with capabilities in producing Lymphoedema and Compression Products. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the existence of a framework agreement suggests an ongoing relationship allowing businesses to secure continuous work over several years. Organisations with experience in supplying medical goods, especially those with operations or interests in the UK, will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to public healthcare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Lymphoedema and Compression Products

Notice Description

The awarded all Wales Contract is for the provision of Lymphoedema & Compression Products. The contract mostly consist of off the shelf and made to measure upper and lower limb garments, but will also include miscellaneous products such as leggings, shorts, glue, foams and donning aids.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026748-2025
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
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
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 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2027 - 19 Mar 2031 4-5 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@btinternet.com
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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