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Regional Outsourcing Cataracts

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

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18 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, acting on behalf of Velindre University NHS Trust, has announced the award of the "Regional Outsourcing Cataracts" contract. This procurement is categorized under health services focusing on Cataracts procedures for the Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff and Vale, and Cwm Taff Bro Morgannwg University Health Boards. The contract was awarded via a limited procedure without prior publication due to the specific regulations under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) in Wales, 2025. This constitutes an intention to award notice, marking a significant step in the outsourcing process within the Service framework from July 2025 to March 2026. The service is to be delivered in South East Wales, with the contract expected to be active from July 18, 2025. The total contract value amounts to £40,000,000.

This tender signals considerable business opportunities for companies involved in health-related services, especially those specializing in surgical and diagnostic services. It is particularly advantageous for established suppliers with the capacity to deliver high-quality medical procedures efficiently, such as NEW MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED, the awarded supplier. The procurement process prioritizes technical ability, commercial considerations, and social value, making it suitable for businesses that excel in quality service delivery alongside competitive pricing. SMEs looking to expand into the health sector in Wales might find this contract challenging given its scale, but those aligned with framework agreements may consider strategic partnerships to leverage such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Regional Outsourcing Cataracts

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Cataracts procedures for Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff and Vale and Cwm Taff Bro Morgannwg University Health Boards

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is an intention to award a contract based on a framework agreement with a competition, a mini-competition has been conducted under NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Framework Agreement for Outsourcing / Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services Reference Number: PRO-OJEULT-50776. This mini-competition was run to establish a contract to cover Outsourcing to support the delivery of Cataracts Procedures in South East Wales for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Cwm Taff Bro Morgannwg University Health Board between July 2025 and end March 2026. The service is expected to be delivered regularly Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm during the period. The service will be delivered within 20 miles of the South East Wales Boarder.

Procurement Information

This is a The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (PSR Wales) intention to award notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153681
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153681
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20257 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
emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Email
emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501375

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
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL2 East Wales, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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