V-PRO STERILISER PURCHASE

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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11 Jun 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of a V-Pro Steriliser to ensure continuity of services during a planned shutdown of their HSDU Unit starting on 4th June 2026. The procurement, tagged under the goods category with a focus on decontamination equipment, was facilitated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. This direct procurement method was deemed necessary due to extreme urgency, thus bypassing competitive tendering procedures. The awarded contract was finalised on 11th June 2026, valued at £90,318.10 gross, with Steris Solution Limited providing the required equipment. The contract period is scheduled to start on 19th June 2026 and end on 11th September 2026, covering the United Kingdom region of UKL22.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing or supply, especially those prioritising innovative sterilisation solutions. Companies like Steris Solution Limited, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), are well-suited due to their ability to rapidly respond to urgent health service needs. This procurement highlights the importance of agility and industry expertise for SMEs aiming to engage with similar healthcare-related public contracts. It also demonstrates the potential for businesses that can efficiently manage and supply specialised medical equipment under tight schedules and urgent demand conditions.

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Notice Title

V-PRO STERILISER PURCHASE

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Capital Estates and Facilities (CEF) Department is looking to purchase a V-Pro Steriliser under to support during the planned shutdown of the the HSDU Unit on the 4th of June. Given the urgent service need and the historical compatibility and evaluation advantages, the acquisition of a Steris V-Pro unit remains the most viable option for ensuring continuity of sterilisation services during the upcoming HSDU shutdown. The Health Board's Procurement Team has exercised the provisions of Section 41, Schedule 5 (13)(a) and (b) of the Procurement Act 2023, which permits a direct award in circumstances where: a.the goods, services, or works to be supplied under the public contract are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, and b.as a result, the public contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b351
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055381-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,265 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STERIS SOLUTION

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