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Outsourcing of IVT Procedures

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD

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18 Mar 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Outsourcing of IVT Procedures" was initiated by the Hywel Dda University Local Health Board within the health services industry category. The procurement resides in region UKL14, supported by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership's (NWSSP) Framework Agreement under a mini competition. With an estimated contract value of GBP 2.5 million (excluding VAT), the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and will be effective until 31 March 2027. While the intention to award notice was published on 26 May 2026, the official award is subject to the PSR Wales regulations, noting a standstill period until provider representations can be made by 26 March 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those capable of delivering outsourced IVT procedures. The procurement is particularly focused on reducing ophthalmology service waiting lists and referral to treatment times, making it ideal for companies specialising in clinical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures. Large suppliers such as SPAMEDICA LTD and ID Medical Group Limited are already involved, indicating the potential scale of operations and opportunity for growth within the health services industry. The contract's objective of operational efficiency through established frameworks suggests it would appeal to businesses adept at navigating and executing within structured public health procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing of IVT Procedures

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an outsourced solution for IVT procedures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an outsourced solution for IVT procedures. The Health Board has identified funding to support the Ophthalmology Service to reduce waiting lists and referral to treatment (RTT) time. The procurement was initiated utilising NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership's (NWSSP) Framework Agreement for Provision of Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure (ref PRO-OJEULT-50776) under a mini competition exercise. The estimated contract value is GBP 2500000 exc VAT, with the contract to begin 1 April 2026 and to expire 31 March 2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048480-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
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
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ID MEDICAL GROUP

SPAMEDICA

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