Planning

Digital Wound Management System

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

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Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 16:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Public Health Wales NHS Trust is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process for a Digital Wound Management System, aimed at enhancing outcomes for patients across Wales. This initiative falls under the IT services category, with a procurement value estimated at £500,000 to £600,000. Located in Cardiff, Wales, this procurement is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. Significant dates include virtual supplier engagement meetings scheduled for 13th and 23rd February 2026, with feedback due by 27th February 2026. The tender process, overseen by the NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership, anticipates future notices by 1st December 2026, with the contract period slated from 5th April 2027 to 31st March 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in IT services, particularly those specialising in healthcare solutions like software development, consulting, and support. Companies with experience in developing digital healthcare systems will find a great prospect in this initiative due to the emphasis on digital wound management. Engaging in this process could lead to substantial business growth, as successful suppliers will have the chance to contribute to the enhancement of healthcare services across Wales. Businesses looking to enter or expand in the healthcare technology sector should consider engaging with the procurement process to present their solutions and innovations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Wound Management System

Notice Description

NHS Wales Performance and Improvement are seeking to engage with the marketplace to invite feedback and/or engage in discussions to help inform the future direction of a proposed procurement for the provision of a Digital Wound Management System. It is anticipated that the implementation of a Digital Wound Management System will improve outcomes for patients and provide options for self-management, remote monitoring and support a consistent and unified approach to wound management in Wales.

Planning Information

Suppliers who are interested in engaging with this process can contact Chris Squires (christopher.squires@wales.nhs.uk) to express interest and to request a copy of a supplier briefing document which contains on outline of the requirement of the system. Suppliers are invited to either provide a written response to these questions or to attend a virtual meeting to present their responses and engage in a conversation with key individuals in the project team. The virtual meetings have been scheduled for the 13th February and 23rd February 2026. Any feedback received during this engagement process may be used to inform the requirements of the system and future direction of the procurement process, should the project progress further. Any dates or contract values included in this notice have been included to complete the mandatory fields of the notice and are not to be taken as indicative of any future commitment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06496c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010682-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 202610 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICE PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
CHRISTOPHER SQUIRES, Chris Squires
Contact Email
christopher.squires@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Post Town
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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