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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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01 Apr 2026 at 13:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is commencing a preliminary market engagement for its upcoming public procurement process concerning airway management equipment. This tender falls under the category of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, designed to serve locations across the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement session scheduled for 29th April 2026. Interested suppliers should register their attendance via email prior to this date. The tender process will officially commence later, with future communication expected by 17th August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, offering a substantial contract value exceeding £2.9 million. The process will entail a framework agreement, making it suitable for SMEs seeking long-term business growth. The procurement offers potential business partners the chance to engage at an early stage, attending the engagement session to understand requirements and evaluation criteria. Businesses with capabilities in airway management products will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence and directly contributing to the healthcare sector in Wales.

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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: 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/030431-2026
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
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20265 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
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Contact Phone
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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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