Award

Supply and Maintenance of Aseptic Isolators

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

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the supply and maintenance of aseptic isolators as part of the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme in South-East Wales. This procurement, categorised under the "Goods" sector, utilised an open procedure method and concluded with the awarding of a contract to Sychem Ltd on 2nd December 2025, valued at approximately £4.44 million. This initiative focuses on advancing Pharmacy Technical Services within NHS Wales, with the South-East Wales hub project underway and set to conclude by March 2027. The central procurement stage wrapped up with the completion of tender and award processes, with the final award notice dated 23rd December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare equipment supply and maintenance, particularly SMEs like Sychem Ltd, who participated in and won the contract. The open procedure provided a transparent opportunity for businesses across various regions, allowing both SMEs and larger suppliers to bid competitively. Companies with a strong focus on quality and price efficiency, aligning with the tender's assessment criteria of 40% quality and 60% price, were well-placed to compete for this contract. The focus on regional service development within Wales also presents businesses with lasting prospects as the TRAMS programme continues its phased rollout within NHS Wales.

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Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Aseptic Isolators

Notice Description

The supply and maintenance of Aseptic Isolators for the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme, South-East Wales hub.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply and maintenance of Aseptic Isolators for the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme, South-East Wales hub. Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) is a programme of transformational change to Pharmacy Technical Services within NHS Wales, including participation by all the Health Boards and Trusts. Part of that programme is investment in 3 new regional medicines preparation facilities. The Programme Business Case was endorsed by the Minister for Health & Social Care in March 2021. The South-East Wales Hub Project sits within the TRAMS programme and aims to deliver investment in a medicines preparation hub, including regional service to South-East Wales as well as certain national capabilities. This project commenced in April 2021 and is in progress. It is currently planned to conclude the commissioning of the hub by March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147325
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147325
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,437,921 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Bridget Howlett
Contact Email
bridget.howlett@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYCHEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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