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Nurse Call Systems

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

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves the renewal of nurse call, affray alarm, and communication systems across several healthcare sites under Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB. The sites include Princess of Wales Hospital, Maritime Mental Health Unit, and others in the UKL17 and UKL15 regions. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract expected to commence on 16 March 2026 and last until 15 March 2029. Managed by a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the process highlights strict adherence to proprietary software constraints, ensuring seamless maintenance and support exclusively by Care-Com Systems (SW) Ltd, based in Pontypridd. The anticipated signature date is scheduled for 15 March 2026.

This tender provides specific growth opportunities for Care-Com Systems (SW) Ltd, the sole supplier with necessary access to proprietary technology and diagnostics, essential for maintaining system integrity and patient safety in healthcare facilities. As the systems operate on closed protocol architecture with intellectual property held by Carecom, businesses equipped with similar proprietary solutions may face barriers entering such markets unless aligned with existing infrastructure and ownership rights. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in similar bespoke solutions can consider this as a model during market research for potential collaborations or adaptations in technology-driven healthcare sectors.

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Notice Title

Nurse Call Systems

Notice Description

NWSSP on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is seeking to renew its nurse call, affray alarm, and communication systems installed across the following sites: * Princess of Wales Hospital (POW) - Various Wards * Maritime Mental Health Unit * Glanrhyd Medium Secure Unit - Affray Alarm System * Glanrhyd - Appleton Clinic * Glanrhyd - Caswell Clinic Alarm Monitoring System * Dewi Sant Hospital The products are all designed, manufactured, and commissioned by Carecom. These systems operate on a closed protocol architecture, and all firmware, micro controller programming, and communication protocols are the intellectual property of Carecom. As a result, no other provider is able to deliver maintenance, software support, or system upgrades to the equipment installed across these sites. Attempting to engage an alternative supplier for any of the above sites would introduce significant risks to patient safety, system integrity, and operational continuity, as third parties do not have legal or technical access to the proprietary software, diagnostic tools, or configuration environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,039 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (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 3UZ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE-COM SYSTEMS (SW

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