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Maintenance of Manual Handling Equipment

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 17:22

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 13:52

Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the maintenance of manual handling equipment was initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff. The contract involves strategic maintenance, inspection, and repairs designed to ensure operational safety and compliance with statutory standards. The industry category for this procurement process falls under repair and maintenance services. The procurement has moved through various stages, from planning initiated on 5th November 2025, to tender publication, and concluding with the award on 27th February 2026. The contract awarded to SMARTLIFT (SOUTH WALES) LTD will commence on 18th March 2026, extending for 24 months with a potential renewal for an additional year. Key procurement deadlines included the tender closing date on 2nd December 2025 and the contract signature due by 13th March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manual handling equipment maintenance. SME suppliers with relevant expertise, especially those familiar with statutory inspection regulations such as LOLER and PUWER, will find this contract particularly favourable due to its long-term nature and high-value gross amount of £251,100. Businesses that can offer routine preventative services, maintain compliance, and respond swiftly to emergency call-out requests are well-suited to compete in this sector. With the procurement method being an open procedure, the process supports fair competition among SMEs and other entities with the capability to consistently meet stringent requirements. Such contracts not only broaden market reach but also enhance supplier reputations through successful collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Manual Handling Equipment

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport department sought to procure a long-term solution to their Manual Handling Equipment maintenance needs to ensure all equipment is regularly serviced and remains compliant with safety standards. This will reduce downtime, improve operator safety, extend asset lifespan, and provide cost certainty through planned maintenance rather than reactive repairs. The department were looking to establish a long-term maintenance arrangement through a contract with an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, subject to the supplier delivering services that are satisfactory and fully compliant with contractual and regulatory requirements. The overall objective was to secure a reliable supplier capable of delivering consistent service quality, maintaining ongoing compliance, and supporting the department's operational needs over the duration of the contract. Procurement Services and the department undertook a strategic review to mitigate potential risks to the contract, collaboratively developing a robust specification aligned with the department's requirements, including realistic timeframes and clear service expectations. In addition, Procurement Services completed comprehensive market research to ensure that the tender process selected was both appropriate and fully compliant. From this it was established that the most appropriate route to Market was via an Open Tender. Procurement Services commenced the process by issuing a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to obtain expression of interest and create awareness of the upcoming Tender. Following this the Open Tender was published on the 5th November 2025 with a closing date of the 2nd December 2025.

Planning Information

Suppliers who are capable of delivering services relating to the maintenance, inspection, and statutory testing of manual handling equipment in accordance with LOLER and PUWER regulations are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise. Expressions of Interest should be submitted no later than 18 November 2025. In addition, suppliers must send a copy of their Expression of Interest by email to: Michael.Butler2@wales.nhs.uk Evangeline.Thorpe@wales.nhs.uk Please note that this exercise is being undertaken for market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition or an invitation to tender. A separate Tender Notice will be published in due course should the procurement proceed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018161-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£209,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-01-21

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTLIFT (SOUTH WALES

Further Information

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