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Capital Purchase of Balance XPR226DR

CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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23 Feb 2026 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, located in Cardiff, has concluded the procurement process for the capital purchase of Mettler Toledo Balance XPR226DR to enhance current laboratory testing capabilities. This procurement falls under the category of goods and follows Welsh devolved regulations. The process was executed through a direct method, without competition, as it is below the procurement threshold. The tender's status is complete, with the award notice published on 23 February 2026 and the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027. The procurement operation was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers within the laboratory equipment industry. Mettler-Toledo Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Leicester, has been identified as the supplier for this purchase. Businesses dealing in detection and analysis apparatus may consider similar opportunities arising from sub-central government public procurement processes. The straightforward procurement method and direct purchase indicate streamlined processes favouring suppliers with specialised offerings, especially in the healthcare sector, providing a niche yet valuable avenue for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital Purchase of Balance XPR226DR

Notice Description

Capital purchase of Mettler Toledo Balance XPR226DR to supplement current laboratory testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016032-2026
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
Large

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
£48,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

METTLER-TOLEDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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