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Temperature Monitoring System

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Nov 2025 at 15:22

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has procured a Temperature Monitoring System, crucial for compliance with UKAS ISO 15189:2022 standards, across various specialised laboratory and storage areas. This procurement supports the All-Wales Medical Genomics Service and the Pathogen Genomics Unit by providing real-time monitoring and data logging for multiple environments, including DNA extraction labs and cold rooms. The contract was awarded to T-Scan, a large-scale supplier based in London, under a direct procurement method below the threshold, signifying no competition was involved. This process was completed with the contracting stage signed on 14th November 2025, and the contract is active from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028, serving locations primarily in Cardiff, UK.

This tender offers tangible opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in advanced monitoring systems, analytical technology, and safety compliance processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in equipment that supports laboratory operations and those that provide technological solutions for healthcare services might find similar procurement processes conducive to growth. The simplified procurement process—lacking competition due to its below-threshold status—highlights the potential for businesses offering niche products or services to secure government contracts and expand their market presence in the public health sector in Wales.

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Notice Title

Temperature Monitoring System

Notice Description

Procurement of a temperature monitoring system to support compliance with UKAS ISO 15189:2022 standards across specialist laboratory and storage areas within the All-Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) and the Pathogen Genomics Unit (PenGU). The system will provide real-time monitoring, alerting, and data logging for ambient, refrigerated, and frozen environments, ensuring safe storage of reagents, samples, and diagnostic materials. This is a critical requirement under accreditation clauses 6.3.3 and 6.6.2, and will be deployed across multiple locations including DNA extraction labs, cold rooms, PCR labs, and specialist storage zones.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074467-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33186200 - Blood and fluid warming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,422 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£49,421 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Nicola Williams
Contact Email
corporate.services2@wales.nhs.uk, nicola.williams33@wales.nhs.com
Contact Phone
+442921500649

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)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T-SCAN

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