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18 May 2026 at 11:07

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29 Dec 2025 at 10:54

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22 Dec 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, a sub-central government public authority based in Newport, UK, has completed a procurement for the CAS-One IR system. This direct award tender falls under the industry category of medical equipment. The contracting authority, aided by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, awarded the contract to Cascination, based in Switzerland. The procurement, initiated as a tender, culminated in a contract signed on 5th January 2026, with a contract period spanning from 12th January 2026 to 30th November 2032. The award process focused on the purchase of goods, specifically equipment designed to enhance radiology procedures, with delivery locations identified in the UK regions UKL21 and UKL16.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly appealing to companies specialising in medical technology and radiology equipment. For businesses with innovation in medical imaging technology, particularly those integrating advancements in MRI and lesion detection, this contract demonstrates the value of specialised equipment tailored to precise clinical needs. The direct award, based on the unique capabilities of the CAS-One IR system, underscores the potential for businesses offering exclusive technology solutions to secure similar procurement opportunities in the public health sector. Businesses that can provide exclusive rights or proprietary technology in healthcare could find significant prospects in public tenders seeking niche expertise and product offerings.

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Notice Title

Cascination IR AG

Notice Description

Purchase of Cascination IR

Procurement Information

This is the only supplier that provides this

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045302-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33161000 - Electrosurgical unit

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY BEVAN HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Caerleon
Westminster Constituency
Newport East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASCINATION

Further Information

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