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Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has recently completed the procurement process for the Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract. This contract falls under the health category and is aimed at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, located in Cardiff, UK. The process involved a limited procurement method with no prior publication for competition, adhering to the All Wales Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Joint Replacement Framework. The award date was 20th February 2026, with Zimmer Biomet UK Limited being the sole supplier selected to provide knee implants over a four-year agreement, thus covering approximately 80% of knee procedures guided by this framework. The procurement process is now finished and has moved into the contract stage with an active status.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large enterprises specialising in orthopaedic solutions. With Zimmer Biomet being a global leader in the field, businesses with a comprehensive portfolio of knee implants can strategically align themselves to enter into similar procurement agreements, focusing on delivering innovative, clinically-backed products. Enterprises that are well-equipped to provide consistent value, maintain clinical excellence, and possess robust clinical evidence supporting their outcomes are most likely to thrive in this arena. The limited nature of this procurement underscores the potential for selected enterprises to foster significant growth within the healthcare industry through exclusive, long-term supply agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract

Notice Description

This is for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) to enter into a four-year sole supply commitment for knee implants with Zimmer Biomet, covering approximately 80% of knee procedures via the All Wales Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) faces increasing demand for knee replacement procedures, driven by an aging population and the need to improve patient mobility and quality of life. To meet these challenges while maintaining financial sustainability and clinical excellence, the Health Board must adopt procurement strategies that deliver value, consistency, and innovation. A commitment deal with Zimmer Biomet represents a strategic solution aligned with these objectives. Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in orthopaedic solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of knee implants backed by robust clinical evidence and decades of proven outcomes.

Procurement Information

Undertaken a Direct Award under the terms of the All Wales Orthopaedic, Trauma and Joint Replacement (CLI-OJEU-46491) Framework - Lot 2 (Knees)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162510
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162510
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,384,842 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZIMMER BIOMET UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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