Tender

Endotoxin Testing Consumables & Maintenance

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

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated an open tender process for the procurement of Endotoxin Testing Consumables and maintenance. This tender pertains to the medical consumables industry, with the procurement specifically targeting the supply requirements of the Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory (SMTL). The open competition is governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a transparent and fair process. The tender is active, with a closing date for submissions set on 3rd July 2026. The procurement is valued at £96,000 and involves the delivery of goods across the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of UKL. Potential suppliers must register for participation via the eTenderWales portal.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical consumables and associated support services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to deliver high-quality medical supplies and services. With a focus on both technical proficiency (30%) and competitive pricing (70%), businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in these areas have the potential to successfully secure this contract. In addition, the contract period extends from October 2026 to October 2030, with a possible 12-month extension, providing long-term engagement prospects for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Endotoxin Testing Consumables & Maintenance

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory (SMTL) department are seeking to renew their current contract for the provision of Endotoxin Testing Consumables and associated support requirements. The contract is required to ensure continuity of supply for critical testing activities carried out within the SMTL department and to support ongoing operational and regulatory compliance requirements. NWSSP intends to undertake an Open Tender procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to ensure a fully compliant, transparent, and fair procurement process. The procurement will provide all interested and suitably qualified suppliers with the opportunity to participate and submit a tender response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053471-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 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
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Contact Email
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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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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