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2526-028-STA-WAS - Purchase of Screen Integration Switches and Associated Cabling

WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST

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09 Sep 2025 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the purchase of screen integration switches and associated cabling, intended for use in ambulance fleet vehicles. This procurement falls under the procurement stage of "Award" and is categorised within the industry of radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (CPV: 32000000). The direct award was justified due to its unique capability to interface with specific ambulance control systems. The awarded contract, identified with the number 2526-028-STA-WAS, was valued at £233,834.38, with a net value of £194,862.00, and covers a contract period from 30th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Trust is located at Beacon House, Cwmbran, and the procurement was managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of telecommunication and integration equipment, particularly those equipped to support mission-critical systems in emergency service vehicles. The direct award process indicates a preference for suppliers with unique and certified capabilities. Companies such as OPSES LTD, which secured the contract, demonstrate the advantage of possessing specialised technology that meets stringent technical and operational requirements. Businesses involved in automotive telematics, smart devices, and those looking to expand in the public healthcare sector could find similar tenders advantageous for growth and market presence, especially when geared towards innovative solutions in emergency vehicle technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-028-STA-WAS - Purchase of Screen Integration Switches and Associated Cabling

Notice Description

Purchase of screen integration switches and associated cabling required for Ambulance fleet vehicles. A smart screen switch is required to allow an external device or control system to be displayed on and controlled from the vehicle infotainment touchscreen.

Procurement Information

The equipment is the only equipment certified and approved by the UK Ambulance Radio Programme that can interface with key ambulance control systems sourced and supplied by the Ambulance Radio Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055037-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,862 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 3AB
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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