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The Procurement of a Patient Infotainment System

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 08:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Velindre University NHS Trust is undertaking a procurement process titled "The Procurement of a Patient Infotainment System," with the aim of enhancing patient experience at the Velindre Cancer Centre, which will move to a new facility in 2027. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a focus on services in the software supply sector. The Trust is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Significant dates include a scheduled milestone on 7 August 2026 for market engagement through a demonstration and Q&A session, and a future notice date of 14 September 2026. The process follows Welsh devolved regulations and aims to contract with a gross amount of £420,000.

This procurement presents an attractive opportunity for businesses that specialise in developing integrated infotainment solutions suitable for healthcare facilities. Companies experienced in software supply services, especially those capable of providing patient entertainment, environment control, meal ordering, and integration capabilities, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract supports SMEs and has a potential duration extending from 2027 to 2030, with possibilities for renewal until 2032, offering long-term business growth prospects for vendors able to deliver a comprehensive and flexible system. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage early to align with the Trust's requirements and enhance their bids for this significant opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Procurement of a Patient Infotainment System

Notice Description

The Velindre Cancer Centre is transitioning to new facility in 2027. As part of the move, the Trust are procuring a Patient Infotainment System, to support the patient experience. The Trust is looking to engage with interested vendors, who provide a purpose built solution that can meet the scope of the system. The initial scope includes, but is not limited to: - Patient Entertainment; TV, Radio - Environment control - Meal ordering capabilities - Ability to embed or integrate with other systems - Access via Trust-provided and patient-owned devices (device agnostic) - Mandatory Languages If you are interested in learning more, please contact Will.John@wales.nhs.uk.

Planning Information

The engagement will involve a demonstration of the Infotainment System, and a Q&A session. Please contact Will.John@wales.nhs.uk for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c91b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065423-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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