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Vitaldata Renal Information System (Maintenance of)

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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18 Feb 2026 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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15 Jan 2026 at 11:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Swansea Bay University Health Board has awarded a contract for the maintenance of the VitalData Renal Information System. This procurement falls under the healthcare services industry and covers the renewal of an essential electronic patient record system used within the Swansea Bay Renal Unit. The maintenance contract includes system support and interface upkeep, crucial for connecting with various NHS Wales systems. The procurement process, managed by the NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership, was completed as a direct award without competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract was signed on 16th February 2026, and the service period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an estimated value of £71,985. The Swansea Health Board's central and devolved procurement regulations apply to this contract executed in the UK, particularly in the Port Talbot region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare IT services, particularly those skilled in maintaining complex patient information systems. It represents a prime opportunity for companies like VitalPulse Ltd, which developed VitalData and is the sole supplier offering bespoke support services. Although the opportunity was not open to competition, businesses familiar with similar systems at a large scale might plan to expand into direct awards in the future, either by cultivating relationships with health boards or by pioneering new software solutions that integrate well with existing NHS systems. The tender offers a stable source of revenue and the potential for further involvement with NHS Wales infrastructure, which can drive business growth in the healthcare technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vitaldata Renal Information System (Maintenance of)

Notice Description

The renewal of the maintenance contract for VitalData, the primary electronic patient record system used within the Swansea Bay Renal Unit. The annual fee covers database maintenance, system support, and the upkeep of multiple interfaces that connect VitalData with key NHS Wales systems (including LIMS, WCP, and PKB). VitalPulse Ltd is both the developer and the sole supplier of VitalData, delivering a fully bespoke support service for the software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06066d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014657-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£71,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BR
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Baglan
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VitalPulse LTD

Further Information

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