Cryopreserved Skin - Cryoskin

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2026 at 13:41

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 08:50

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), encompasses the supply of Cryopreserved Skin (Cryoskin) for the treatment of burn injuries. The contract, titled "Cryopreserved Skin - Cryoskin," is categorized under medical consumables and is located in the UK, specifically the region UKL18. The process followed a direct award procurement method due to the specialised nature of the supplier, Hospital Innovations Limited. The procurement stage is complete with the award active as of 22nd July 2026. This contract is valued at £303,897.72 and is set to run until 30th September 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those with expertise in human tissue allografts. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality, clinically approved allograft Cryoskin products could significantly benefit, especially if they can demonstrate reliability of supply and adherence to clinical governance requirements. The contract supports not only emergency medical logistics, due to geographic proximity requirements, but also maintains service continuity and patient care standards critical in the medical sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with proven technical capabilities and experience in rapid delivery services and compliance with regulatory standards would be well-positioned to compete in this market.

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Notice Title

Cryopreserved Skin - Cryoskin

Notice Description

The supply of allograft Cryoskin for use in the treatment of burn injuries within the Burns Centre. The allograft Cryoskin will be required to support clinical care by providing temporary wound coverage to promote healing, reduce pain, and minimise infection risk in patients with burns. The contract will cover the provision, storage, and delivery of clinically approved allograft Cryoskin products in line with relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards. Suppliers must demonstrate proven experience in the supply of human tissue allografts and the ability to meet the specialised needs of a tertiary Burns Centre, including reliability of supply and adherence to clinical governance requirements.

Procurement Information

Specialised supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073765-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£303,897 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£303,897 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOSPITAL INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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