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title: "Lease of 14 Vehicles - ALAS Department"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060bff"
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buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# Lease of 14 Vehicles - ALAS Department

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

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the lease of 14 vehicles to support the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAS) of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This procurement, under a restricted procedure, targets the acquisition of motor vehicles, ensuring they meet essential safety and environmental standards for wheelchair transport across South Wales, including areas south of Aberystwyth and Llandrindod Wells. The process culminated in the award stage as of 22 January 2026, with the contract valued at £444,814.08 being signed on 20 January 2026. The successful supplier is CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED, selected via a selective procurement method, indicating a focus on quality and compliance with regional healthcare requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for vehicle suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in adaptive transportation solutions. Companies able to provide vehicles outfitted with accessibility features such as tail lifts and fitted ramps are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. This contract highlights the demand for high-standard vehicles that meet stringent safety and environmental criteria, providing a growth path for businesses capable of innovating within the motor vehicle industry sector, specifically in the healthcare transport niche.

## Notice

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's (CAVUHB) Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAS) require 14 vehicles equipped for wheelchair transport, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery across Wales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CAVUHB's ALAS Department require a modernised fleet of 14 specialist vehicles to replace its ageing fleet and ensure the continued safe, reliable delivery and maintenance of wheelchairs across South Wales, extending south of Aberystwyth and Llandrindod Wells. The service demands vehicles equipped with essential features such as tail lifts and fitted ramps, meeting strict functional, accessibility, safety, and environmental standards. The proposed fleet includes: * X5 Ford Transit Custom Trend L2 H1 vans, * X2 Renault Trafic L2 H2 vans, * X3 Ford Transit Custom Trend L1 H1 vans, * X3 Ford Transit Connect L2 vans and * X1 Ford Transit Connect FLEXCAB L2, or equivalent models.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005668-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £444,814 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005668-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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