Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Socamel MultiServ Regeneration Trolleys

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

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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 14:44

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05 Aug 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, has completed a direct award procurement process to supply, install, and maintain Socamel MultiServ Regeneration Trolleys. This procurement falls under the industry category of kitchen equipment, household, and domestic items within the UK, specifically in the region of Wales (UKL). The awarded contract, pending signature, was last updated on 5th August 2026 and spans a five-year period from 24th August 2026 to 24th August 2031. The procurement stage is complete and utilised a direct award method to ensure compatibility with existing systems and maintain validated processes.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in innovative kitchen and catering equipment. Socamel UK Ltd, a prominent supplier in the UK, secured this contract, indicating opportunities for other large-scale suppliers experienced in the integration and maintenance of similar equipment. Businesses capable of providing technologically advanced and operationally efficient solutions stand a good chance in such contracts, as they align with the Health Board's goals of enhancing service resilience and food quality while adhering to existing infrastructure. Such involvement can significantly fortify a supplier's portfolio in public health service provision.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Socamel MultiServ Regeneration Trolleys

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, intends to directly award a contract to Socamel UK Ltd for the supply, installation and maintenance of innovative meal regeneration equipment. The contract will provide 20 Socamel MultiServ regeneration trolleys featuring advanced touchscreen controls, digital temperature monitoring, integrated food probe technology and enhanced food regeneration functionality. The solution supports the Health Board's catering modernisation programme by improving operational efficiency, service resilience, food quality and patient experience, whilst maintaining compatibility with the existing regeneration platform. The contract includes a 5-year warranty and preventative maintenance package to support long-term asset performance and value for money.

Procurement Information

The direct award is justified on the basis of standardisation and compatibility with CTM UHB's existing Socamel regeneration platform. The procurement protects previous capital investment, maintains validated regeneration processes and staff training arrangements, and provides an innovative solution with enhanced functionality, 5-year warranty support and preventative maintenance, delivering whole-life value and operational resilience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074324-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,106 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Abercynon
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCAMEL

Further Information

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