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25 Jun 2026 at 08:35

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08 May 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, acting as procurement services for Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the maintenance of PiSmart Cassette Printers at Singleton Hospital. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, and without competition. The contract is active from 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2029, and the status is marked as complete. Key parties involved include Swansea Bay University Health Board as a co-buyer and Cell Path Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services of specialised equipment within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in maintaining laboratory devices and ensuring compliance with diagnostic processes would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. Large enterprises that can provide reliable service and uphold the standards required for healthcare laboratory equipment are well-suited to engage in such contracts. This opportunity reflects ongoing demand in the healthcare industry for dependable maintenance services, creating pathways for business growth and collaboration with prominent health boards in Wales.

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Notice Title

(Maintenance of) PiSmart Cassette Printers (PS5102/26)

Notice Description

This contract relates to the maintenance of PiSmart Cassette Printers located within Singleton Hospital for a three-year period. PiSmart Cassette Printers are specialist laboratory devices used to print and label specimen cassettes accurately for pathology and diagnostic processes. The printers support patient sample identification and traceability, helping to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance within laboratory services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069527
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059666-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£53,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£53,425 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 13 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Additional Buyers

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

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Baglan
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELL PATH

Further Information

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