---
title: "Capital Purchase of Spectra Optia System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665e9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# Capital Purchase of Spectra Optia System

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665e9

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has completed a direct award procurement process for the purchase of a Spectra Optia Apheresis System from Terumo BCT Europe. This contract, valued at £68,279.76 excluding VAT, is part of their strategy to support the expansion of CAR-T and wider ATMP clinical trial activities. The decision for a direct award without prior competitive procedure was justified by the need for system compatibility with existing equipment and to maintain continuity within the South Wales Blood and Marrow Transplant Programme. Located in Cardiff, UK, and classified under the 'Medical Equipment' industry, the procurement aligns with Welsh devolved regulations. The contract was effectively active from 24th March 2026, following its signing on 23rd March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale suppliers, especially those specialising in medical equipment, to engage with the health sector for future projects involving high-tech medical systems. Businesses experienced in maintaining and supporting complex healthcare devices could find lucrative opportunities by exhibiting their capability to deliver and integrate compatible systems. Companies that can demonstrate strong after-sales service and maintenance support, in alignment with stringent clinical and regulatory healthcare requirements, stand well-positioned to benefit from similar future procurements. The direct award approach underscores the importance of demonstrating technical expertise and existing supplier-buyer relationships in securing contracts within highly specialised medical procurement segments.

## Notice

Following the closure of a UK5 Transparency Notice the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has entered into an agreement for the purchase of a Spectra Optia Apheresis System.

### Procurement Information

Single supplier - technical reasons This contract will be awarded without prior publication of a competitive procedure because: - To enable continued expansion of CAR-T and wider ATMP clinical trial activity, an additional Optia apheresis is required to supplement the two existing machines. This will need to be compatible with existing equipment as transitioning to new equipment creates challenges around comparing new results with historical datasets. Page 4 to 5 - The South Wales Blood and Marrow Transplant (SWBMT) Programme holds a comprehensive maintenance contract with Terumo for it's existing machines and deviation from the existing models would create service disruption risk should machine downtime occur. - As the only NHS centre in Wales with the JACIE accreditation, regulatory approvals, and specialist expertise required to collect cellular products for CAR-T manufacture, the SWBMT Programme commits to maintain their equipment portfolio to ensure equal clinical delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054605-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,279 |
| Contracts value | £68,279 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TERUMO BCT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054605-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 09:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021162-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054605-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021162-2026
  10th March 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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