Benchtop Steriliser - Annual Validation, Verification and Maintenance

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

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Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a tender process for the "Benchtop Steriliser - Annual Validation, Verification and Maintenance." This procurement is being conducted under an open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023 and aims to secure a specialist contractor to handle the maintenance and verification of sterilisers within the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board's community dental services. The process is currently in the Tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for 24th August 2026. The estimated contract value is £216,000 gross, and the contract will commence on 18th September 2026, lasting for three years with a potential extension up to 2032. The services are required in location UKL15 in the United Kingdom, within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals electronically through eTender Wales, with enquiries closing by 17th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment services, particularly those with expertise in maintenance and validation of sterilisers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete, suggesting the procurement process is accommodating to new market entrants and smaller firms. With an emphasis on both technical and commercial criteria and a substantial budget, this tender could provide a substantial business growth opportunity for companies capable of delivering high-quality, reliable services in compliance with the Welsh Health Technical Memorandum and other relevant standards. Businesses with a robust track record in technical inspection and testing services will find themselves well-suited to benefit from this public contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

Benchtop Steriliser - Annual Validation, Verification and Maintenance

Notice Description

This ITT has been issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (hosted by the Velindre NHS Trust) "NWSSP" on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB who shall enter into the Agreement. You are being invited to tender under the open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Procurement will result in the award of a sole supplier contract (Agreement). Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) has a number of benchtop sterilisers throughout its community dental service sites. Within these facilities, there are a number of Benchtop sterilisers differing in type and manufacturer. CTMUHB is seeking to employ a specialist & competent contractor to undertake the annual validation, verification and maintenance of its small sterilisers's in accordance with Welsh Health Technical Memorandum (WHTM) 01-05, Decontamination in primary care dental practices and community dental services. The purpose of annual validation is to produce a documented procedure for obtaining, recording and interpreting the results required to establish that a process will consistently yield a product complying with predetermined specifications. The successful company will be required to carry out the periodic tests in accordance with WHTM 01-05, BS EN 13060 and annual maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract duration shall be 3 years with the option to extend by an additional 3 years (split 12 months + 12 months + 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d31d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070242-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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