---
title: "Capital Purchase of Department Ducted Fume Hoods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064afe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-02-13"
---

# Capital Purchase of Department Ducted Fume Hoods

Buyer: CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064afe

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## Summary

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board has concluded a procurement process for the Capital Purchase of Department Ducted Fume Hoods, aimed to enhance the existing ventilation system. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as detection and analysis apparatus, with delivery set in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The process was initiated using a direct procurement method, classified as 'Below threshold - without competition.' The awarding of the contract to Safelab Systems Ltd is pending, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The tender complies with Welsh devolved regulations, with the milestone for signature due by 28th February 2026.

This procurement process offers a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it highlights a preference for businesses with suitable scale in the goods sector. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing or providing ventilation systems or detection and analysis apparatus are well-positioned to engage with such contracts, facilitated by the simplified procurement method of direct purchase without competition. The involvement of Safelab Systems Ltd, an SME with a regional base in Weston-Super-Mare, further underscores the accessibility of these opportunities for smaller enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

Capital Purchase of Department Ducted Fume Hoods required to supplement the ventilation system in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013473-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,514 |
| 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 | CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFELAB SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:18 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013473-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011325-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013473-2026
  13th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011325-2026
  9th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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