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Award of a contract for the Maintenance of a Particle and Environmental Monitoring System

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 16:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Mar 2026 at 13:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the maintenance of a Particle and Environmental Monitoring System. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software programming and consultancy within the region of UKL22. The contract was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage as of 7th April 2026. The contract, valued at £37,875, is scheduled to commence on 20th April 2026 and conclude on 19th April 2029. The procurement method utilised was direct procurement, below threshold, conducted without competition, highlighting that this opportunity was a targeted procurement under certain regulations.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those experienced with environmental monitoring systems. Given the nature of the procurement process, businesses that have established relationships with public authorities or demonstrate distinct competencies in service and maintenance of sophisticated monitoring systems are well-positioned to compete. Such contracts can enhance business growth by establishing long-term service relationships and reputational gains in public sector service provision, supporting SMEs like Acquisition Systems Limited, the awarded supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a contract for the Maintenance of a Particle and Environmental Monitoring System

Notice Description

This contract award notice is being issued to confirm that Velindre University NHS Trust (VUNHST) are awarding a contract for a maintenance and service contract which covers both software and hardware of the enVigil-V particle and environment management system provided by Acquisition Systems Ltd t/a Pharmagraph. The contract will be for three years and have a total cost of PS37,875.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06751b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031648-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
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
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

ACQUISITION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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