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Upgrade of the Nurse Call System in Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Prinve Charles Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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01 Sep 2026 at 10:16

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:24

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12 Jan 2026 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board procured works to upgrade nurse call systems at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Prince Charles Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda in Wales. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership – Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, managed the procurement on the Health Board’s behalf. The requirement covers the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of IPiN Evolution nurse call systems across the three hospital sites. The work is intended to maintain safe, reliable nurse call functionality in clinical areas and support operational efficiency. It involves hospital communications and clinical safety infrastructure, with compatibility required with the existing nurse call installation, including current wiring, back boxes and operational protocols.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded directly, without competition, under the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, section 7(2). The stated reason was that changing supplier would create incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulties: the existing infrastructure is manufactured by Wandsworth Group Ltd, the original equipment manufacturer and sole provider of IPiN Evolution systems. The award date was 9 February 2026, to Wandsworth Group Ltd, for £602,486.35 excluding VAT (£753,107.94 including VAT). The awarded period runs from 9 February 2026 to 31 December 2027. A contract was signed on 28 January 2026. The recorded contract value is £606,159.87 excluding VAT (£727,391.84 including VAT), with a contract period from 9 February 2026 to 1 June 2026. It was a single completed lot.

This procurement demonstrates recurring NHS demand for specialist nurse call infrastructure, particularly upgrades that preserve compatibility with installed systems in operational hospitals. A credible competitor for future requirements would need capability in nurse call system upgrades, including supply, installation, testing and commissioning across multiple clinical sites. Experience of working in live healthcare environments would be important, as the requirement prioritises continuity of service, minimal disruption and reliable operation. Suppliers would also need a strong understanding of existing wiring, back boxes and operational protocols, alongside the ability to support systems that comply with HTM08-03 standards. The award indicates that proven manufacturer or authorised specialist capability, technical interoperability and safe delivery in clinical areas are central to this buyer’s requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade of the Nurse Call System in Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Prinve Charles Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda

Notice Description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) have awarded a direct contract to The Wandsworth Group Ltd for the provision of IPiN Evolution Nurse Call System upgrades. This will include the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of systems across multiple sites. The sites covered under this contract are Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. The direct award is being made under Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, section 7(2), as a change in supplier would result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance. The existing nurse call infrastructure is manufactured by The Wandsworth Group Ltd, and upgrading to IPiN Evolution systems ensures technical compatibility with current wiring, back boxes, and operational protocols. This approach avoids significant disruption, also Wandsworth Group Ltd is the original equipment manufacturer and sole provider of IPiN Evolution systems, ensuring compliance with HTM08-03 standards and continuity of service. Finally, the upgrade is urgent to maintain safe and reliable nurse call functionality across clinical areas, which is critical for patient safety and operational efficiency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082482-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£602,486 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£606,159 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Additional Buyers

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH
Postcode
CF45 4SN
Postcode Area
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
Abercynon
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WANDSWORTH GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

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