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Maintenance of Heart and Lung machines and Autotransfusion

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

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24 Jul 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves the complete award of a contract for the "Maintenance of Heart and Lung machines and Autotransfusion" in the UK, specifically within Cardiff. The contract is directed towards the Cardiothoracic Directorate at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. This public procurement falls under the 'services' industry category, with the procurement method identified as a direct award due to Livanova UK Limited being the sole supplier of these specialised machines and maintenance services in the UK. The procurement process is at the "Award" stage, with notable dates including the award notice published on 24th July 2025 and an anticipated contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of offering highly technical support for cardiopulmonary bypass systems. Although the direct award to Livanova UK Limited was due to their unique position as the only supplier in the market, businesses that can demonstrate innovation, technical expertise, or an ability to provide similar services could position themselves for future contracts as competitors. Companies in the healthcare technology sector, focusing on cardiovascular equipment, that can provide quality, reliable services with competitive pricing strategies, may find growth opportunities in this and similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Heart and Lung machines and Autotransfusion

Notice Description

This Contract is for the maintenance of the Heart and Lung machines as well as the autotransfusion system within the Cardiothoracic Directorate at the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. These machines are designed to provide temporary support for patients during procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.

Procurement Information

LivaNova is the only supplier currently on the market in the UK that are providing these machines as well as providing a maintenance service. Therefore, for the purposes of standardisation and maintaining quality control and price stability a direct award would be encouraged.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042923-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,347 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Gemma Edwards
Contact Email
gemma.edwards6@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+447495399142

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
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
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVANOVA

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