Planning

Walking Aids

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of walking aids. This procurement, titled "Walking Aids," falls under the industry category of medical equipment and is expected to cover the entire UK. An engagement meeting is scheduled for 23rd April 2026 to allow interested suppliers to inquire about the tender process. The tender, which is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and run through to 31st March 2030, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2032, is expected to be advertised by 30th June 2026.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and potentially for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these businesses are considered suitable to participate. The provision of walking aids, such as elbow crutches, walking frames, and other mobility devices, represents a growing market within the medical equipment sector. Businesses experienced in manufacturing or supplying medical equipment could benefit from participating in this tender, with the framework agreement providing a structured approach for long-term engagement with the NHS, supporting sustained business growth through stable and potentially lucrative contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Walking Aids

Notice Description

Walking Aids pre-market engagement notice.

Planning Information

This will be an online meeting via teams, just to give suppliers who are interested in tendering for this requirement a chance to ask any questions regarding the tender process etc. The event will take place Thursday 23rd April 2026 @10am. Any interested parties please contact Cath Jones

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05240c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032013-2026
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, VCSE
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
£1,762,078 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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