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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 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 14:47

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is conducting a procurement process for the maintenance of manual handling equipment. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the project falls under the repair and maintenance services category. The tender process involves an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to participate. This contract, valued at approximately £251,100 gross, began active service on 23rd March 2026 and is set for completion by 22nd March 2028, with the option for a 12-month extension. With a strategic finish and award process completed by February 2026, the project aligns with Welsh devolved regulations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in equipment maintenance and compliance monitoring. Particularly advantageous for SMEs, like SMARTLIFT (SOUTH WALES) LTD, which was awarded the contract, this project promises consistent business growth through long-term engagement with NHS Wales. Businesses that excel in providing reliable service, demonstrating diligence in adhering to safety frameworks, and efficiently managing operational needs stand a strong chance of success. For firms experienced in handling architectural inspection standards under LOLER and PUWER regulations, this contract is an excellent opportunity to expand their footprint in covering maintenance services across multiple NHS sites.

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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/038162-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£209,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-01-21

Notice Status

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

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Notice Documents

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