Planning

SSP-ITT-62467 - Lease or Rental of Temperature Controlled Boxes

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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Planning

13 Mar 2026 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process under the Welsh devolved regulations for hiring temperature-controlled boxes. Health Courier Services within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership requires these boxes for safely transporting pathology and pharmacology consignments, maintaining specific cold chain or ambient temperatures. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport equipment and auxiliary products, and road transport services. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a market engagement notice scheduled to conclude by 22nd March 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare for potential engagement, with formal notice expected by 23rd March 2026.

This upcoming tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport equipment and road transport services to expand their market presence by collaborating with NHS Wales. SMEs are particularly suited to compete due to the tender's suitability criteria. The contract, valued at approximately £115,000, will cover the lease or rental of temperature-controlled boxes over a two-year period, starting from 1st May 2026 and ending on 30th April 2028. Engaging in this procurement process can offer additional revenue streams and establish long-term partnerships within the public health sector, offering businesses a platform for growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSP-ITT-62467 - Lease or Rental of Temperature Controlled Boxes

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) - Health Courier Services require the provision of temperature-controlled transport boxes through a lease or rental arrangement to support the safe movement of pathology and pharmacology consignments. The boxes must maintain either cold chain temperatures (0degC-8degC) or ambient temperatures (18degC-22degC) to ensure the integrity of clinical materials during transportation.

Planning Information

This notice is informing the market of the upcoming tender opportunity for the lease and hire of Temperature Controlled Boxes. No action is required, however, if additional information is required, suppliers can email NWSSP Procurment team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023014-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
CF15 7QZ
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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