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Outsourcing of IVT Procedures

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

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18 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is facilitated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, under the hosting of Velindre University NHS Trust. The contracting process seeks to deliver an outsourced solution for Intravitreal Therapy (IVT) procedures, aimed at reducing waiting times and improving ophthalmology services for the Hywel Dda University Health Board. This contract, valued at approximately £2,500,000 excluding VAT, will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement falls within the services industry category and operates under a limited procurement method without prior publication, complying with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Key participants must submit any representations by 26th March 2026 at the end of the standstill period.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses involved in healthcare services to expand their market presence in the UK. Large enterprises with expertise in providing clinical, surgical, and diagnostic services, particularly in ophthalmology, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. SPAMEDICA LTD, identified as a supplier, demonstrates the type of business that can compete effectively for such outsourcing contracts, thereby enhancing their service delivery and potential for growth. The procurement is structured on quality and price criteria, favouring technically proficient organisations with competitive pricing strategies.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing of IVT Procedures

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an outsourced solution for IVT procedures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an outsourced solution for IVT procedures. The Health Board has identified funding to support the Ophthalmology Service to reduce waiting lists and referral to treatment (RTT) time. The procurement was initiated utilising NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership's (NWSSP) Framework Agreement for Provision of Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure (ref PRO-OJEULT-50776) under a mini competition exercise. The estimated contract value is GBP 2500000 exc VAT, with the contract to begin 1 April 2026 and to expire 31 March 2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59:59 on 26 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-163022
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=163022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL14 South West Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPAMEDICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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