Notice Information
Notice Title
Purchase of an Oral Performance Instrument
Notice Description
Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) has identified a requirement to purchase an Oral Performance Instrument for use within the Speech and Language Therapy Department. The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument is a clinical tool used to measure and improve the strength of the tongue and lips. Procurement of this device will support the assessment and treatment of patients with Dysphagia (swallowing disorders), assist with speech therapy interventions, and aid rehabilitation following illness or injury. The device will enable clinicians to objectively measure oral muscle strength and deliver targeted therapy programmes, supporting improved patient outcomes and enhanced clinical assessment within the service.Due to the IOPI Pro 3.1 being regarded as clinical standard the Health Board the decision has been made to publish a Transparency Notice in order to direct award the contract to Severn Healthcare Technologies Limited. Severn Healthcare Technologies Limited are the only UK distributer and training provider of the IOPI Pro.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06681e
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041435-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award 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
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
-
- CPV Codes
33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £33,118 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 6 May 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 12 Mar 20262 months ago
- Contract Period
- 6 May 2026 - 5 May 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041435-2026
6th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022215-2026
12th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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