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Lease of 14 Vehicles - ALAS Department

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

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22 Jan 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the lease of 14 vehicles to support the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAS) of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This procurement, under a restricted procedure, targets the acquisition of motor vehicles, ensuring they meet essential safety and environmental standards for wheelchair transport across South Wales, including areas south of Aberystwyth and Llandrindod Wells. The process culminated in the award stage as of 22 January 2026, with the contract valued at £444,814.08 being signed on 20 January 2026. The successful supplier is CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED, selected via a selective procurement method, indicating a focus on quality and compliance with regional healthcare requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for vehicle suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in adaptive transportation solutions. Companies able to provide vehicles outfitted with accessibility features such as tail lifts and fitted ramps are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. This contract highlights the demand for high-standard vehicles that meet stringent safety and environmental criteria, providing a growth path for businesses capable of innovating within the motor vehicle industry sector, specifically in the healthcare transport niche.

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Notice Title

Lease of 14 Vehicles - ALAS Department

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's (CAVUHB) Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAS) require 14 vehicles equipped for wheelchair transport, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery across Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CAVUHB's ALAS Department require a modernised fleet of 14 specialist vehicles to replace its ageing fleet and ensure the continued safe, reliable delivery and maintenance of wheelchairs across South Wales, extending south of Aberystwyth and Llandrindod Wells. The service demands vehicles equipped with essential features such as tail lifts and fitted ramps, meeting strict functional, accessibility, safety, and environmental standards. The proposed fleet includes: * X5 Ford Transit Custom Trend L2 H1 vans, * X2 Renault Trafic L2 H2 vans, * X3 Ford Transit Custom Trend L1 H1 vans, * X3 Ford Transit Connect L2 vans and * X1 Ford Transit Connect FLEXCAB L2, or equivalent models.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005668-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£444,814 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
Not specified
Contact Email
anna.griffiths4@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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA

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