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Capital Purchase of Heart and Lung Machines with associated Maintenance and Heater Cooler Units

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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29 May 2026 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale Health Board has completed a procurement process for the capital acquisition of heart and lung machines, alongside maintenance and heater cooler units, with an award made to LivaNova UK Ltd. This procurement, crucial to patient care, was conducted under the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. The process utilised a limited award procedure without a prior call for competition, under CELEX legal basis 32014L0024. The industry category is medical equipment, and this contract is specifically focused on the University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, within the UKL22 region. The contract, with a total value of £3,165,252.72, was signed on 12 March 2026 and is grounded in the National Framework Agreement for Perfusion Devices, ensuring compliance with the relevant procurement directives.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply and maintenance, particularly those already aligned with NHS frameworks. Large scale suppliers, such as LivaNova UK Ltd, were deemed suitable for this award, reflecting the comprehensive nature and financial scale of the contract. Given its focus on critical healthcare equipment and associated long-term maintenance, companies with a robust logistical framework and proven performance in meeting stringent healthcare standards could find substantial growth opportunities through successful engagement with this and similar tenders. The procurement process indicates a preference for cost-effective solutions, highlighting the importance of competitive pricing and proven track records in equipment servicing when competing for similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital Purchase of Heart and Lung Machines with associated Maintenance and Heater Cooler Units

Notice Description

The Cardiff and Vale Health Board submitted a bid for funding to replace aged Heart and Lung Machines critical for patient care and continuity of service. The award includes the capital purchase of Heart and Lung Machines with Cooler Heater Units plus associated 10 year maintenance on all equipment provided

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cardiff and Vale Health Board submitted a bid for funding to replace aged Heart and Lung Machines critical for patient care and continuity of service. The award includes the capital purchase of Heart and Lung Machines with Cooler Heater Units plus associated 10 year maintenance on all equipment provided. Additional information: A value for money benchmarking evaluation was completed utilising the NHSSC National Framework Agreement for Perfusion Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment, OJEU Reference Number 2024/S 000-033613. Following the evaluation, recommendation was made to award to the lowest provider and a URN was requested to align with the framework compliance - URN LH/WALES/LIV/MOD/1210

Procurement Information

This has been awarded as a direct award against the NHSSC National Framework Agreement for Perfusion Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment, OJEU Reference Number 2024/S 000-033613. URN LH/WALES/LIV/MOD/1210. The framework was originally awarded under PCR2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a952
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051009-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,165,252 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVANOVA UK LIMITED

Further Information

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