Award

2526-098-STA-WAS - Smart Triage First Responder Kits

WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:01

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for Smart Triage First Responder Kits, as a measure recommended by the Manchester Arena Inquiry. The award is pending finalisation, with TSG ASSOCIATES LLP selected as the supplier for this contract valued at £37,870.50 gross. The procurement followed a direct, below-threshold method without competition, highlighting a strategic acquisition within the medical equipment industry category. The delivery of these kits will occur from 23rd February to 31st March 2026, across the United Kingdom, particularly within the UKL region.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of medical equipment. Companies looking to specialise in supplying emergency response materials and medical supplies may find this area fruitful for expansion, especially SMEs like TSG ASSOCIATES LLP, which have demonstrated capability in this sector. Such contracts are particularly suitable for businesses aiming to establish their presence in government or health service procurements, given the direct involvement of the NHS as a buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-098-STA-WAS - Smart Triage First Responder Kits

Notice Description

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are looking to procure Smart Triage First Responder Kits from TSG ASSOCIATES LLP as per recommendations from the Manchester Arena Inquiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064de9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012427-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,473 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
David Easton
Contact Email
david.easton2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 3AB
Post Town
Newport
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

TSG ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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