---
title: "Slit Lamps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a8b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-01-21"
---

# Slit Lamps

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a8b

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement process under the "Slit Lamps" contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The procurement falls within the industry category of electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables, specifically relating to ophthalmology services. The procurement was conducted as a direct award, permissible under the Procurement Act 2025 due to statutory justifications, and involved capital equipment necessary for standardisation with existing clinical gear. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the contract was initiated on 19 January 2026, and spans from 9 to 16 February 2026, with HAAG-STREIT LIMITED being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in a wide range of ophthalmic equipment to consider similar future procurements for growth, particularly those dealing with standardisation and compatibility with legacy systems. Large-scale suppliers, capable of meeting urgent procurement needs and maintaining essential health services, will find opportunities to collaborate with public health organisations. Such contracts are crucial for suppliers wanting to embed themselves within the healthcare sector, offering essential tools and maintenance solutions under tight regulatory frameworks.

## Notice

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has directly awarded a capital equipment purchase for the supply of slit lamps used within ophthalmology services. Standardisation is required to ensure full compatibility with existing clinical equipment, maintain consistent operational performance, and support efficient maintenance and training. This direct award has been made in accordance with the Procurement Act 2025, which permits direct awards where statutory justifications apply. Under the Act, contracting authorities may directly award a contract without a competitive procedure when one of the statutory grounds in section 41-43 applies, including urgent situations requiring rapid procurement to maintain essential services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005082-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 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 | HAAG-STREIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 08:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005082-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005082-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details 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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