Award

Provision of Titanium Pectus Bars

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 11:08

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of Titanium Pectus Bars to R&D Surgical Limited. This contract, identified by the title "Provision of Titanium Pectus Bars," falls under the industry category of surgical instruments within Cardiff, UK (region UKL22). The contract was signed on 14 January 2026 and is anticipated to run until 11 January 2027, with the possibility of an extension. This direct award was made due to the highly specialised nature of the medical devices, with R&D Surgical Ltd being the sole UK distributor. The rationale for this procurement method is the absence of competition for technical reasons, as no alternatives meet the clinical specifications required.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those dealing with niche surgical instruments, to explore potential future engagements with public health authorities. While the current contract was awarded due to the technical uniqueness of the product, other firms may find opportunities in related areas by demonstrating similar specialised capabilities or by supplying complementary products. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in medical technology could benefit from understanding the specific needs and technical challenges inherent in the healthcare sector, thereby positioning themselves advantageously for future tenders that may arise when new alternatives or innovations become necessary.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Provision of Titanium Pectus Bars

Notice Description

A notice to advise the market of the Award of a contract between the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and R&D Surgical Ltd for the Provision of Pectus Excavatum Bars and Associated Accessories following a Transparency Notice.

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded without prior publication of a competitive procedure because: - The goods are highly specialised medical devices essential for patient care. - R&D Surgical Ltd is the sole UK distributor of Titanium Pectus Bars with a Bridged Stabilizer to prevent rolling and movement of the bar. - No reasonable alternative or substitute exists that meets the required clinical specifications. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f59f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003013-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Sam Davies
Contact Email
sam.davies8@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R&D SURGICAL

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f59f-2026-01-14T11:08:09Z",
    "date": "2026-01-14T11:08:09Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f59f",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXWV-6492-CGMN",
            "name": "NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXWV-6492-CGMN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Rd",
                "locality": "Cardiff",
                "postalCode": "CF14 4HH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sam Davies",
                "email": "Sam.Davies8@wales.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQHZ-3554-HBRJ",
            "name": "R&D Surgical Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQHZ-3554-HBRJ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fox Building, Pentland C",
                "locality": "Cardiff",
                "postalCode": "CF14 5DJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "sila@randdsurgical.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PXWV-6492-CGMN",
        "name": "NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CAV-DIR (25-26) 182",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Provision of Titanium Pectus Bars",
        "description": "A notice to advise the market of the Award of a contract between the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and R&D Surgical Ltd for the Provision of Pectus Excavatum Bars and Associated Accessories following a Transparency Notice.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "This contract is awarded without prior publication of a competitive procedure because: - The goods are highly specialised medical devices essential for patient care. - R&D Surgical Ltd is the sole UK distributor of Titanium Pectus Bars with a Bridged Stabilizer to prevent rolling and movement of the bar. - No reasonable alternative or substitute exists that meets the required clinical specifications. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Provision of Titanium Pectus Bars",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 168000,
                "amount": 140000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PQHZ-3554-HBRJ",
                    "name": "R&D Surgical Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "33169000",
                            "description": "Surgical instruments"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKL22",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKL22",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-01-12T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2027-01-11T23:59:59+00:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2028-01-11T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "Optional 12 Month Extension Option"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "082858-2025",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082858-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-12-15T12:12:13Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-01-05T23:59:59+00:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Provision of Pectus Excavatum Bars and Associated Accessories",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2027-01-11T23:59:59+00:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2028-01-11T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "Optional 12 month extension period to be used at the Health Boards discretion."
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 177600,
                "amount": 148000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "dateSigned": "2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "A-10269",
                    "documentType": "contractSigned",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10269",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                },
                {
                    "id": "003013-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003013-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-14T11:08:09Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}