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Slit Lamps

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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01 Sep 2026 at 10:28

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21 Jan 2026 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board bought slit lamps for use in its ophthalmology services. The requirement was for capital equipment, supplied for use within the Health Board’s services in Wales. The equipment needed to be compatible with existing clinical equipment and support standardised operation across the service. Standardisation was intended to maintain consistent clinical and operational performance, while making maintenance and staff training more efficient. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership–Procurement Services managed the procurement on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The classification also covers electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables, including lighting equipment. The contract was awarded to HAAG-STREIT LIMITED, a large UK supplier based in Bishop’s Stortford.

This procurement is complete and was directly awarded without competition as a below-threshold purchase. The contract was signed on 19 January 2026 and runs from 9 February 2026 to 16 February 2026. The awarded supplier is HAAG-STREIT LIMITED. The contract value is £60,000 excluding VAT and £72,000 including VAT. One lot covered the slit lamp supply and was completed. The buyer relied on statutory direct-award provisions under the Procurement Act 2025, citing the need for standardisation and compatibility with existing clinical equipment, as well as statutory grounds that can allow urgent procurement to maintain essential services. The process was therefore not evaluated through a competitive tender or competing bids.

This outcome indicates a requirement for specialist ophthalmic equipment that integrates with an established clinical equipment environment. Suppliers seeking comparable NHS work would need to demonstrate that their slit lamps are compatible with existing systems and can deliver consistent operational performance across ophthalmology services. Credibility would also depend on dependable maintenance support and the ability to provide effective training for clinical and technical staff. The buyer’s use of a direct, below-threshold route shows that standardisation, continuity and urgent service needs can shape the purchasing route, rather than price competition alone. Businesses with established ophthalmology equipment capability, strong after-sales support and experience working within NHS clinical settings would be well placed to monitor similar requirements from this Health Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Slit Lamps

Notice Description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has directly awarded a capital equipment purchase for the supply of slit lamps used within ophthalmology services. Standardisation is required to ensure full compatibility with existing clinical equipment, maintain consistent operational performance, and support efficient maintenance and training. This direct award has been made in accordance with the Procurement Act 2025, which permits direct awards where statutory justifications apply. Under the Act, contracting authorities may directly award a contract without a competitive procedure when one of the statutory grounds in section 41-43 applies, including urgent situations requiring rapid procurement to maintain essential services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082493-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 30 days
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

HAAG-STREIT UK LIMITED

Further Information

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