This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 11:57

Award

14 May 2026 at 14:36

Award

14 May 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is undertaking a direct procurement process for the "Maintenance of Water Generation System" project, recently awarded to DQD Engineering Ltd. The contract involves the maintenance and servicing of water purification systems within the Sterile Medicines Production Unit. Located in Cardiff, this procurement process falls under the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services of machinery. The award stage was completed on 28th May 2026, with an active contract period starting from 21st July 2026 until 20th January 2027. The procurement method used was direct, reflecting a below-threshold process conducted without competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering, particularly those with expertise in maintenance of complex, site-specific machinery. Companies like DQD Engineering Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, benefit from the strategic engagement with health boards, ensuring continuous business growth while meeting high regulatory standards. Such opportunities are ideal for large-scale engineering firms that can offer specialised services, calibration, and emergency support, ensuring reliability and compliance within a regulated manufacturing setting.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050282-2026
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

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
£28,338 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
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
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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