Purchase of an Oral Performance Instrument

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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.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06681e
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048645-2026
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: 26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 12 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period: 26 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

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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: CARMARTHEN
Postcode: SA31 3BT
Post Town: Swansea
Country: Wales
Major Region (ITL 1): TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3): TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward: Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency: Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: SEVERN HEALTHCHARE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048645-2026
26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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

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