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Pre-liminary Market Engagement for All Wales Airway Management Tender

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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15 Apr 2026 at 15:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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01 Apr 2026 at 13:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage for its upcoming Airway Management Tender. This preliminary market engagement is designed to inform suppliers about the forthcoming procurement process and is held in accordance with Welsh devolved regulations. It specifically targets goods within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category, with delivery across the United Kingdom. A key engagement event is scheduled for 29 April 2026, providing an excellent opportunity for suppliers to understand the product range, evaluation criteria, and potentially participate in a framework agreement. Interested parties should register by emailing nwssp.procurementcatalogueanaesthet@wales.nhs.uk to attend the session, which will take place via Microsoft Teams.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for business growth specifically suited to SMEs involved in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Over the contract period starting from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2031, businesses can expect a significant potential revenue, as the gross value of the contract is estimated at £3,565,926.51. Companies looking to adopt innovative delivery solutions and establish lasting relationships within the public sector, particularly those able to leverage framework agreements, will find this tender particularly appealing. The engagement session prior to tender publication offers a strategic chance to align offerings with governmental procurement needs and establish connections with the procurement team.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-liminary Market Engagement for All Wales Airway Management Tender

Notice Description

Pre-liminary market engagement session organised by the All Wales procurement team for the upcoming Airway Management Tender

Planning Information

The All Wales Procurement team is conducting a preliminary market engagement session and would like to invite all interested suppliers to attend. This session will provide an opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of the upcoming tender process, the range of products included, and the evaluation and award criteria. It will also allow suppliers to ask any questions they may have prior to the tender’s publication. The engagement session will take place on 29 April 2026 at 9:30am. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing: nwssp.procurementcatalogueanaesthet@wales.nhs.uk A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered suppliers one week before the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ae0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034374-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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
£2,971,605 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 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
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
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3HH
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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