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Supply of Computers on Wheels (COWS)

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

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01 Jun 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) has successfully concluded a procurement process for the supply of Computers on Wheels (COWs) to enhance digital healthcare delivery. The contract, valued at £612,000, has been awarded to Probrand Ltd and was signed on 24th February 2026. This procurement, classified under the industry category "Computer equipment and supplies," was conducted without a prior call for competition via the National Procurement Service (NPS) Wales Framework. This initiative falls within the health sector and supports the board's digital transformation strategy by equipping healthcare professionals to manage patient data at bedside locations across the UK region UKL14.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT products, particularly those with expertise in healthcare applications. Companies that can provide high-quality technical solutions integrated into healthcare environments would find this procurement advantageous. Although the process involved limited competition, it underscores the demand for digital integration tools in the healthcare sector, highlighting an avenue for tech firms focusing on innovation in medical technology. Businesses aiming to participate in similar future procurements should possess the capability to offer competitive pricing and demonstrate their contributions to social value and technical performance within public health frameworks.

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Notice Title

Supply of Computers on Wheels (COWS)

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have awarded a contract for the supply of computers on wheels (COWs) to mount PCs, monitors, laptops and tablets to provide care at the bedside. These carts enable healthcare professionals to access and input patient information directly at the bedside, ensuring data is entered accurately and in real time. By facilitating point-of-care digital access, COWs support clinical workflows, reduce delays, and minimise transcription errors. They are essential for delivering bedside care within a modern, digitally enabled healthcare environment, and are a key enabler for the successful implementation of the Health Board's digital transformation strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have awarded a contract for the supply of computers on wheels (COWs) to mount PCs, monitors, laptops and tablets to provide care at the bedside. These carts enable healthcare professionals to access and input patient information directly at the bedside, ensuring data is entered accurately and in real time. By facilitating point-of-care digital access, COWs support clinical workflows, reduce delays, and minimise transcription errors. They are essential for delivering bedside care within a modern, digitally enabled healthcare environment, and are a key enabler for the successful implementation of the Health Board's digital transformation strategy.

Procurement Information

The procurement was initiated utilising National Procurement Service (NPS) Wales Framework for IT Products and Services (ii) (NPS-ICT-0094 - 19) under Lot 2 Hardware via a mini competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051165-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£612,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (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
CF15 7QZ
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
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROBRAND

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