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SOUTH EAST WALES UNIT HAEMODIALYSIS

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 16:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 15:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 14:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, has launched an active tender for a fully managed adult in-unit haemodialysis service titled "SOUTH EAST WALES UNIT HAEMODIALYSIS." This service involves providing comprehensive renal dialysis across several units, including locations such as Cardiff North, Cardiff South, Pontypool, Newport, Llantrisant, and Merthyr Tydfil. The contract covers the South East Wales region and is integral to the Welsh Kidney Network's Kidney Replacement Therapy services. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure, with deadlines for expressions of interest by 29th May 2026, and an expected contract commencement in July 2027. Potential bidders are required to engage in a three-stage tendering process, emphasizing capability assessment, structured dialogue, and final proposal submission, allowing NHS Wales to assess bid suitability progressively.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations with capabilities in hospital and related services. Businesses positioned to provide innovative renal services, manage extensive healthcare facilities, and maintain a robust operations strategy will find this opportunity beneficial. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, with a substantial procurement value estimated at £130 million. Successful entrants will be well-suited to deliver resilient, patient-focused dialysis services capable of adapting to fluctuating demand while aligning with broader strategic healthcare objectives, including home dialysis integration and promoting transplant-first approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOUTH EAST WALES UNIT HAEMODIALYSIS

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure a fully managed adult in-unit haemodialysis service across the South East Wales region. The service forms part of the Welsh Kidney Network's commissioned Kidney Replacement Therapy services and supports adults with End Stage Kidney Disease who require unit-based haemodialysis treatment. Unit haemodialysis services are delivered through a long-established hub and satellite model, with clinical hub services provided from NHS kidney centres and satellite dialysis units located in community-based settings. This model has operated successfully in South East Wales for over 15 years and enables patients to access dialysis treatment closer to home. The current service operates across six haemodialysis units located at: Cardiff North Cardiff South Pontypool Newport Llantrisant Merthyr Tydfil Across the region, the service provides capacity for up to 596 in-unit haemodialysis patients. The scope of the contract includes the provision, operation and maintenance of dialysis facilities and estates, haemodialysis equipment, consumables and the haemodialysis workforce (excluding consultant medical staff). The successful bidder will be required to deliver a safe, resilient and patient-centred service, maintain sufficient capacity to meet current demand, and enable patients to access dialysis treatment as close to home as reasonably possible. The service must also be capable of flexing capacity over the life of the contract to respond to changes in patient demand and support wider strategic objectives, including home dialysis and transplant-first approaches. Contract performance will be managed through agreed governance arrangements, key performance indicators and reporting requirements. The proposed contract will be awarded for an initial term of seven (7) years, with the option to extend for up to a further three (3) years at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority. Mobilisation of the new service is expected to align with the expiry of the current arrangements in July 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Ability to extend by up to 3 years at the sole discretion of the contracting authority.

Planning Information

NWSSP Procurement Services on behalf of CVUHB are inviting suppliers that are able to provide Unit Haemodialysis contracts and are interested in tendering for this opportunity to contact the e-mail shown in this notice to register their interest in feeding back on the process, interested supplier should register their interest by 5pm Thursday 12th March 2026, further information should will be shared by NWSSP Procurement Services for feedback by end 20th March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05622a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031615-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2027 - 10 Jul 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Additional Buyers

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
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
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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