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Maintenance contract for Drying Cabinets

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

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, to award a maintenance contract for Wassenburg Drying Cabinets at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The contract, valued at £169,342.04 and spanning 60 months, falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services (CPV: 50000000). The procurement method is limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition under the NHS Supply Chain Framework. The award procedure signifies completion on 1st April 2026, with WASSENBURG LIMITED as the supplier. The cabinets play a crucial role in maintaining compliance with decontamination standards and ensuring patient safety, with potential service delivery impacts across the Health Board in the event of downtime.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance or those with experience servicing similar apparatus. Companies focusing on healthcare services or infrastructure are well-suited to compete for future similar opportunities, especially SMEs with the agility to accommodate long-term maintenance commitments and adherence to strict regulatory standards. Additionally, businesses involved in the supply chain for healthcare or holding existing frameworks with NHS institutions may find strategic growth opportunities by leveraging their existing relationships and compliance expertise.

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Notice Title

Maintenance contract for Drying Cabinets

Notice Description

This is a 60 month maintenance contract for Wassenburg Drying Cabinets located at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, arranged via NHS Supply Chain with Wassenburg Ltd. The cabinets provide controlled drying and HEPA filtered storage for flexible endoscopes, ensuring compliance with decontamination standards and reducing infection risks. Ongoing maintenance is essential to guarantee equipment reliability, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Without this contract, downtime could increase, potentially delaying procedures and impacting service delivery across the Health Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a 60 month maintenance contract for Wassenburg Drying Cabinets located at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, arranged via NHS Supply Chain with Wassenburg Ltd. The cabinets provide controlled drying and HEPA filtered storage for flexible endoscopes, ensuring compliance with decontamination standards and reducing infection risks. Ongoing maintenance is essential to guarantee equipment reliability, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Without this contract, downtime could increase, potentially delaying procedures and impacting service delivery across the Health Board.

Procurement Information

Awarded via NHS Supply Chain Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031624-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,342 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks 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
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
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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
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WASSENBURG

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