---
title: "Provision of Titanium Pectus Bars"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f59f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Provision of Titanium Pectus Bars

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f59f

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of Titanium Pectus Bars to R&D Surgical Limited. This contract, identified by the title "Provision of Titanium Pectus Bars," falls under the industry category of surgical instruments within Cardiff, UK (region UKL22). The contract was signed on 14 January 2026 and is anticipated to run until 11 January 2027, with the possibility of an extension. This direct award was made due to the highly specialised nature of the medical devices, with R&D Surgical Ltd being the sole UK distributor. The rationale for this procurement method is the absence of competition for technical reasons, as no alternatives meet the clinical specifications required.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those dealing with niche surgical instruments, to explore potential future engagements with public health authorities. While the current contract was awarded due to the technical uniqueness of the product, other firms may find opportunities in related areas by demonstrating similar specialised capabilities or by supplying complementary products. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in medical technology could benefit from understanding the specific needs and technical challenges inherent in the healthcare sector, thereby positioning themselves advantageously for future tenders that may arise when new alternatives or innovations become necessary.

## Notice

A notice to advise the market of the Award of a contract between the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and R&D Surgical Ltd for the Provision of Pectus Excavatum Bars and Associated Accessories following a Transparency Notice.

### Procurement Information

This contract is awarded without prior publication of a competitive procedure because: - The goods are highly specialised medical devices essential for patient care. - R&D Surgical Ltd is the sole UK distributor of Titanium Pectus Bars with a Bridged Stabilizer to prevent rolling and movement of the bar. - No reasonable alternative or substitute exists that meets the required clinical specifications. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003013-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| Contracts value | £148,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 4HH |
| 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 | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R&D SURGICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33169000 - Surgical instruments

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003013-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 12:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082858-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003013-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082858-2025
  15th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10269

## Notice URLs

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

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