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Retender Endotoxin Testing Consumables & Maintenance

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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20 Aug 2026 at 09:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is buying endotoxin testing consumables and associated support for the Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory (SMTL). The requirement is intended to renew the current supply arrangement, maintain continuity of supply for critical testing activities, and support ongoing operational and regulatory compliance. It is primarily a goods requirement, with an associated services element, covering medical consumables. Delivery is in Wales. The opportunity will suit suppliers able to provide the specified endotoxin testing consumables together with the related support needed by a specialist NHS laboratory. The buyer is a Welsh public authority procuring on behalf of the SMTL department, so suppliers should be prepared to support laboratory operations and meet the technical requirements set out in the procurement documents.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition under the Procurement Act 2023. Enquiries had to be submitted by 10 September 2026 at 12:00, and tender responses were due by 15 September 2026 at 16:00. Suppliers must register on the eTenderWales portal and search for itt_126903 to access the documents and participate; electronic submission is allowed. The single lot is valued at £80,000 excluding VAT, or £96,000 including VAT. The contract is planned to run from 20 October 2026 to 30 October 2030, with a 12-month extension option, allowing a maximum end date of 19 October 2031. Evaluation is based on 70% commercial price and 30% technical quality.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers with an established capability in endotoxin testing consumables and the associated laboratory support required to maintain continuity of critical testing. It may be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so participation is not limited to large corporate suppliers. Businesses should be able to demonstrate that their products and support meet the buyer’s technical requirements and can contribute to operational and regulatory compliance within the Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory. The requirement favours suppliers experienced in supporting specialist laboratory activities, managing dependable supply of medical consumables, and responding to the service expectations described in the procurement documents. The commercial price weighting is substantial, while technical quality remains important to the evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retender Endotoxin Testing Consumables & Maintenance

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory (SMTL) department are seeking to renew their current contract for the provision of Endotoxin Testing Consumables and associated support requirements. The contract is required to ensure continuity of supply for critical testing activities carried out within the SMTL department and to support ongoing operational and regulatory compliance requirements. NWSSP intends to undertake an Open Tender procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to ensure a fully compliant, transparent, and fair procurement process. The procurement will provide all interested and suitably qualified suppliers with the opportunity to participate and submit a tender response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e837
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079297-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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