Procurement of Metrology Lab Equipment

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

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05 Jun 2026 at 09:28

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04 Jun 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating a tender process titled "Procurement of Metrology Lab Equipment." This procurement falls under the category of medical equipments, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the 'active' tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 25th June 2026 and a submission deadline of 2nd July 2026. The procurement method is described as "below threshold - open competition," indicating an open procedure where SMEs are encouraged to participate. This tender involves the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a metrology system for calibration and testing, which will be installed in the new Velindre radiotherapy unit.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in metrology solutions and medical equipment. It is an attractive opportunity for SMEs due to the explicit suitability indicated in the tender documentation. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive metrology systems capable of producing a wide range of radiation fields will find this contract particularly relevant. The long contract period, commencing in September 2026 and concluding in August 2036, provides a sustainable growth path for companies engaged in these sectors. Participation in this procurement process will require registration and proposal submission via the Bravo eTender Wales portal.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Metrology Lab Equipment

Notice Description

Velindre University NHS Trust is undertaking the procurement of Metrology Lab Equipment, which will be directly installed into the new facility. The procurement covers the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a comprehensive metrology system capable of producing a wide range of radiation fields for calibration and testing of radiation protection instruments. The equipment will be installed in a purpose-built suite within the nVCC, and the supplier must work collaboratively with the Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053176-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (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 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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