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Maintenance of a Particle and Environmental Monitoring System

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, involves a direct contract for maintaining the enVigil-V particle and environment management system. This contract falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract spans from 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2029. It was awarded to Acquisition Systems Limited for a gross amount of £45,450.00, with the legal basis following the Procurement Act 2023. This maintenance contract primarily concerns software programming and consultancy services.

Businesses specialising in software maintenance and environmental monitoring systems, particularly those with expertise in programming and consulting services, stand to gain from this procurement. As a direct procurement method without competition due to being below the threshold, it suits suppliers who are agile in delivering niche systems tailored to specialised requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of managing long-term service contracts could find similar opportunities appealing, gaining a stable foothold in public sector procurement with Velindre University NHS Trust as a prominent buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of a Particle and Environmental Monitoring System

Notice Description

This transparency notice is being issued to advise the marketplace that Velindre University NHS Trust (VUNHST) are intending to award 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 and the award of the contract is justified under Section 5 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

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/027918-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACQUISITION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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