General Medical Assessment Consumables

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

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has issued a tender process for 'General Medical Assessment Consumables,' aimed at enhancing the supply of medical items like compostable medicine and denture cups, heel warmers, and Transwarmer mattresses. This procurement falls under the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category. Located in Cardiff, the process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with a closing date for submission set for 6th July 2026. Under an open procedure, the procurement is anticipated to yield contracts valued at approximately £251,605 (net) with the framework agreement being closed after the award period, which concludes on 7th December 2026. Potential vendors will view this as a significant opportunity, especially those based within the UK region (UKL).

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors, especially those focusing on sustainable products, as there is a demand for compostable options. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, with all businesses required to submit electronic tenders in English or Welsh. The tendering process being open encourages a competitive environment, which could provide a growth boost for businesses that adeptly meet the technical and economic selection criteria. This tender is an excellent opportunity for suppliers specialising in environmentally friendly medical consumables to expand their footprint within the healthcare sector, leveraging their innovative products to secure long-term contracts starting in March 2027 until February 2031.

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Notice Title

General Medical Assessment Consumables

Notice Description

This is an additional ITT to the All Wales General Medical Consumables tender, to include the following Compostable medicine cups Compostable denture cups Heel Warmers Transwarmer Mattress

Lot Information

HEEL WARMERS, INFANT

Heel warmers to be used within general medical assessments

TRANSWARMER MATTTRESS, INFANT

Transwarmer mattress used within general medical assessments

DENTURE CUP & LID, COMPOSTABLE

Denture cups used within general medical assessments

MEDICATION CUPS 30ML, COMPOSTABLE

Medication cups for use within general medical assessments

MEDICATION CUPS 60ML, COMPOSTABLE

Medication cups used within general medical assessments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aef3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053431-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£251,605 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£62,902 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 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
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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)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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