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MAINTENANCE OF WATER GENERATION SYSTEM

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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14 May 2026 at 14:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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14 May 2026 at 11:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, recently completed a tender process for the "Maintenance of Water Generation System" within the UK, specifically in Cardiff. This contract was focused on the healthcare industry with a procurement method categorized as "below threshold - without competition" to maintain specialised water and steam generation systems critical for sterile medicine production. The contract has a start date of 21st July 2026 and an end date on 20th January 2027, with the possibility of renewal. The award notice was published on 14th May 2026, indicating the award status as active. DQD Engineering Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, was awarded the contract, enhancing its presence in the repair and maintenance services sector for machinery.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare-related maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory compliance and complex system reliability. Companies that excel in providing technical support and emergency call-out services could benefit from such contracts, which ensure consistent demand and engagement over an extended period. Furthermore, as the contract involves the potential for renewal, businesses capable of demonstrating high-quality service over the contract period may form long-term partnerships with health boards like Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, thereby expanding their portfolio and market reach within the healthcare domain in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MAINTENANCE OF WATER GENERATION SYSTEM

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to award a contract for the provision of maintenance and servicing of purified water, Water for Injection (WFI), and clean steam generation systems located within the Sterile Medicines Production Unit (SMPU).The requirement includes routine preventative maintenance, annual servicing, calibration, and emergency call-out support to ensure the systems remain compliant with regulatory standards and fully operational.This is a highly specialised requirement involving site-specific equipment critical to the production of sterile medicines. The contract is intended to ensure continuity of service, system reliability, and compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044491-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 20 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

DQD ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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