---
title: "Capital Purchase of Balance XPR226DR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a0a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# Capital Purchase of Balance XPR226DR

Buyer: CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a0a

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## Summary

The Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, located in Cardiff, has concluded the procurement process for the capital purchase of Mettler Toledo Balance XPR226DR to enhance current laboratory testing capabilities. This procurement falls under the category of goods and follows Welsh devolved regulations. The process was executed through a direct method, without competition, as it is below the procurement threshold. The tender's status is complete, with the award notice published on 23 February 2026 and the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027. The procurement operation was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers within the laboratory equipment industry. Mettler-Toledo Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Leicester, has been identified as the supplier for this purchase. Businesses dealing in detection and analysis apparatus may consider similar opportunities arising from sub-central government public procurement processes. The straightforward procurement method and direct purchase indicate streamlined processes favouring suppliers with specialised offerings, especially in the healthcare sector, providing a niche yet valuable avenue for growth.

## Notice

Capital purchase of Mettler Toledo Balance XPR226DR to supplement current laboratory testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016032-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | £48,750 |
| 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (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 | 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 | METTLER-TOLEDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016032-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016032-2026
  23rd 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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