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Capital Purchase of Department Ducted Fume Hoods

CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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13 Feb 2026 at 14:18

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board has concluded a procurement process for the Capital Purchase of Department Ducted Fume Hoods, aimed to enhance the existing ventilation system. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as detection and analysis apparatus, with delivery set in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The process was initiated using a direct procurement method, classified as 'Below threshold - without competition.' The awarding of the contract to Safelab Systems Ltd is pending, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The tender complies with Welsh devolved regulations, with the milestone for signature due by 28th February 2026.

This procurement process offers a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it highlights a preference for businesses with suitable scale in the goods sector. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing or providing ventilation systems or detection and analysis apparatus are well-positioned to engage with such contracts, facilitated by the simplified procurement method of direct purchase without competition. The involvement of Safelab Systems Ltd, an SME with a regional base in Weston-Super-Mare, further underscores the accessibility of these opportunities for smaller enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Capital Purchase of Department Ducted Fume Hoods

Notice Description

Capital Purchase of Department Ducted Fume Hoods required to supplement the ventilation system in place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064afe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013473-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,514 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS

Contact Name
Jacob Stokes
Contact Email
jacob.stokes@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921000000

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)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFELAB SYSTEMS

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