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General Medical Services Vacant Practice

NHS WALES LHBS & TRUSTS

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 09:23

Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales LHBs & Trusts is progressing through the tender stage for the procurement of General Medical Services (GMS) Vacant Practices. This project categorised under health services falls within the open procedure procurement method. The tender involves vacant practices in Pontypool, Gelligaer, and Lliswerry, located in regions UKL21 and UKL16 in the United Kingdom. The procurement is active with the tender period concluding on 8th June 2026. Successful bids will be reviewed shortly thereafter, opening the bidding process on the same day. Interested suppliers can obtain further information and submit their bids electronically via eTenderwales.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services to expand their reach within the Welsh healthcare industry. The selection focuses on quality, providing leverage for entities with expertise in managing GP services. The contract is open-ended under NHS regulations, suggesting potential for long-term engagement and recurring business opportunities. Companies adept at delivering robust healthcare solutions and fulfilling technical and quality criteria will find this tender appealing. The open procedure allows for a wide range of suppliers, fostering competitive bidding and potentially facilitating growth for innovative medical practices seeking establishment in the specified regions.

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Notice Title

General Medical Services Vacant Practice

Notice Description

ABUHB is looking to tender for GP services. Please see tender on etenderwales for further information.

Lot Information

GMS Vacant Practice Pontypool Medical Centre

Please see eternderwales

Renewal: Under NHS Wales GMS regulations, the contract is open ended however may be subject to renewal if contract ceases at any point.

GMS Vacant Practice Meddygfa Gelligaer Surgery

See etenderwales.

Renewal: Under NHS GMS regulations the contract is open ended, however will be subject to renewal should the contract cease at any point.

GMS Vacant Practice Lliswerry Medical Practice

See etenderwales.

Renewal: Under NHS GMS regulations, the contract is open ended however will be subject to renewal should the contract cease at any point.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039005-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Under GMS regulations contract is open ended and will be recurrent procurement if ceases at any time.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES LHBS & TRUSTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBRIDGE
Postcode
NP11 5GH
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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