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Insourcing of Cataract Procedures

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

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02 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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19 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract titled "Insourcing of Cataract Procedures" within the services category. The location for the service delivery is Swansea Bay University Health Board areas, with contract activities expected to be completed by 31 March 2026. The procurement process was conducted as a direct award from a Framework, justified by the need for swift execution due to Welsh Government funding conditions. This contract was signed on 2 February 2026 with ID MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED as the supplier, valued at £400,000, and is currently in the contract award stage.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in ophthalmology and surgical procedures. Companies that can provide or support cataract procedures, including pre-assessment, surgery, and post-operative follow-up, may find similar future opportunities beneficial for growth. ID MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise, exemplifies how SMEs with the proper capabilities can successfully compete in such tenders, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in government contracts within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Cataract Procedures

Notice Description

The awarded provider will be required to complete approximately 720 Cataract cases by 31st March 2026. This is inclusive of; - Cataract Pre-Assessment Clinic; either Consultant or Nurse Led, with the support of Nursing and Ophthalmology Technicians - LA Cataract Surgery - GA Cataract Surgery (if required) - Post Operative Follow Up (if required)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The awarded provider will be required to complete approximately 720 Cataract cases by 31st March 2026. This is inclusive of; Cataract Pre-Assessment Clinic; either Consultant or Nurse Led, with the support of Nursing and Ophthalmology Technicians LA Cataract Surgery GA Cataract Surgery (if required) Post Operative Follow Up (if required)

Procurement Information

Welsh Government funding provided on condition of services to be completed within timeframe. A competitive procurement process would not be able to be done within the time restraint. Therefore a Framework Direct Award Call off has been chosen to satisfy the urgency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159683
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159683
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20254 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ID MEDICAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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