Tender

CLI-FTS-56375 Andrology, Embryology and IVF Consumables

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 14:34

Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CLI-FTS-56375 Andrology, Embryology and IVF Consumables" is being managed by the Swansea Bay University Health Board, under the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust. This invitation to tender seeks to establish an All Wales Framework Agreement for the supply of Andrology, Embryology, and IVF Consumables. Structurally, the procurement is split into four distinct lots: Glassware and Plasticware, Andrology Consumables, Embryology Consumables, and RFID Tags. The procurement currently stands at the "Tender" stage, with a tender period ending on 27th March 2026, and an award expected by 1st June 2026. This contract relevant to the medical equipment industry covers the entire UKL region and operates under an open procedure with electronic submissions before the prescribed tender deadline.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those providing andrology, embryology, and IVF-related consumables. With a projected framework agreement spanning four years, interested parties can secure ongoing business across multiple NHS Wales Bodies. The multi-lot structure allows suppliers to bid for individual lots or all, giving SMEs flexibility to engage based on their expertise and capacity. Companies devoted to medical equipment innovation and manufacturing, especially those that can offer competitive pricing and meet high standards of quality, will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand into the public health market across Wales.

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Notice Title

CLI-FTS-56375 Andrology, Embryology and IVF Consumables

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (NWSSP ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, invites tenders on behalf of all NHS Bodies in Wales to appoint suitably qualified suppliers of Andrology, Embryology and IVF Consumables to an All Wales Framework Agreement. The duration of this Framework Agreement will be four years. This procurement is split into four Lots which are all multi supply. Bidders may submit offers for one or all Lots. The proposed lot structure is as follows: Lot 1 - Glassware and Plasticware Lot 2 - Andrology Consumables Lot 3 - Embryology Consumables Lot 4 - RFID Tags

Lot Information

Plastic and Glassware

Plastic and Glassware Consumables

Andrology Consumables

description: Andrology Consumables

Embryology Consumables

description: Embryology Consumables

Planning Information

The purpose of the PME is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013484-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£948,971 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£711,729 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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

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

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Baglan
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

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