Tender

WBS-ITT-61195- Service and Maintenance of Refrigeration Equipment within Welsh Blood Service Trust

WELSH BLOOD SERVICE TRUST HOSTED BY VELINDRE NHS TRUST

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Blood Service Trust, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, is inviting tenders for the service and maintenance of refrigeration equipment within the Trust. The contract, titled "WBS-ITT-61195- Service and Maintenance of Refrigeration Equipment within Welsh Blood Service Trust," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an open procedure and a value of £100,000. The procurement is being managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. The bidding process requires electronic submissions via the e-Tender Wales portal, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 6th May 2026. The contract period is from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with potential renewals up to 2031. The procurement is significant for the Cardiff region and the wider United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with and support a critical healthcare service. Businesses with expertise in servicing and maintaining refrigeration equipment, particularly within medical settings, will find this tender particularly appealing. The procurement emphasises technical quality and cost-effectiveness in its award criteria, with a balanced focus on technical qualifications and commercial competitiveness. Furthermore, the extended potential contract period, including renewal options, provides long-term growth prospects for businesses capable of delivering reliable service and maintenance solutions.

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Notice Title

WBS-ITT-61195- Service and Maintenance of Refrigeration Equipment within Welsh Blood Service Trust

Notice Description

Welsh Blood Service Trust are looking for a suitably qualified supplier to carry out the required service, maintenance and calibration of fridges and freezers within the Trust. This is to include a compliant Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule. A full list of the assets and the locations are to be found within the Specification along with all other information of requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extension periods in 12-month increments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031999-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH BLOOD SERVICE TRUST HOSTED BY VELINDRE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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 3UZ
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

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