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title: "Maintenance of Heart and Lung machines and Autotransfusion"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0565cb"
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published: "2025-07-24"
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# Maintenance of Heart and Lung machines and Autotransfusion

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0565cb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves the complete award of a contract for the "Maintenance of Heart and Lung machines and Autotransfusion" in the UK, specifically within Cardiff. The contract is directed towards the Cardiothoracic Directorate at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. This public procurement falls under the 'services' industry category, with the procurement method identified as a direct award due to Livanova UK Limited being the sole supplier of these specialised machines and maintenance services in the UK. The procurement process is at the "Award" stage, with notable dates including the award notice published on 24th July 2025 and an anticipated contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of offering highly technical support for cardiopulmonary bypass systems. Although the direct award to Livanova UK Limited was due to their unique position as the only supplier in the market, businesses that can demonstrate innovation, technical expertise, or an ability to provide similar services could position themselves for future contracts as competitors. Companies in the healthcare technology sector, focusing on cardiovascular equipment, that can provide quality, reliable services with competitive pricing strategies, may find growth opportunities in this and similar future tenders.

## Notice

This Contract is for the maintenance of the Heart and Lung machines as well as the autotransfusion system within the Cardiothoracic Directorate at the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. These machines are designed to provide temporary support for patients during procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.

### Procurement Information

LivaNova is the only supplier currently on the market in the UK that are providing these machines as well as providing a maintenance service. Therefore, for the purposes of standardisation and maintaining quality control and price stability a direct award would be encouraged.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042923-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,347 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVANOVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 15:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042923-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042923-2025
  24th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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