Purchase of Geister Peripheral and Major Vascular Access Instruments

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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11 May 2026 at 10:50

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16 Apr 2026 at 15:19

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16 Apr 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has concluded a direct award contract with Medivate for the procurement of Geister Peripheral and Major Vascular Access Instruments. This contract supports the University Hospital of Wales, a Major Trauma Centre, in expanding its theatre capacity to accommodate high-complexity trauma and vascular surgeries. The contract, valued at £95,000, commenced on 7th May 2026 and concludes on 30th June 2026, covering additional instrument needs across multiple theatre settings in Cardiff, UK. The procurement adheres to the Welsh devolved regulations and ensures standardisation of instrument sets to maintain consistency in theatre environments, which was initiated due to the sole distributorship and technical reasons that only Medivate can fulfil.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Geister Peripheral and Major Vascular Access Instruments

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, intends to award a contract to Medivate for the one off purchase of Geister Peripheral and Major Vascular Access Instruments. The University Hospital of Wales (UHW) operates as a Major Trauma Centre and provides regional vascular and trauma services, receiving referrals from across South and West Wales. Theatre capacity is being expanded, including the development of additional major trauma and hybrid theatres to support high-complexity trauma and vascular surgery.Peripheral and major vascular instrument sets are required for use across multiple theatre settings, including elective vascular theatres, CEPOD emergency theatres, Major Trauma Centre theatres, and hybrid/endovascular suites. These instrument sets support the delivery of abdominal aortic repairs, carotid endarterectomies, lower limb revascularisation procedures, trauma-related vascular repairs, and conversions from endovascular to open surgery.The existing instrument inventory currently comprises three major vascular sets and four peripheral sets, which are fully utilised for elective, endovascular, and reserved damage-control activity. This utilisation limits availability for urgent and out-of-hours procedures. The procurement of additional instrument trays is required to maintain operational capacity, ensure cover for emergency, weekend, and trauma activity, and support continuity of elective services across planned and unplanned care pathways.

Procurement Information

To maintain standardisation of both major and peripheral vascular access instrument sets across theatre environments, the use of Geister instruments is required. These instruments are necessary to ensure consistency of configuration and compatibility with the existing instrument inventory in use within the Health Board. Medivate is the sole authorised distributor of Geister vascular instruments within the UK, and no alternative suppliers are available to provide equivalent items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06845b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042909-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY 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
CF14 4HH
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

MEDIVATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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