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title: "Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06677f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06677f

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) has completed the procurement process titled "Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract," which falls under the industry category of orthopaedic supplies. The contracting authority, facilitated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, has now awarded a four-year contract to Zimmer Biomet UK Limited. This contract is intended to manage approximately 80% of knee procedures through the All Wales Framework. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method, without prior publication of a call for competition, under the terms of the All Wales Orthopaedic Framework. The contract was signed on 20th February 2026, with an active status and a total value of £3,384,842.

This procurement creates significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers in the orthopaedic industry capable of providing innovative solutions backed by clinical evidence. Zimmer Biomet, a leader in the field, demonstrates the type of well-established supplier that can benefit from such contracts. The contract's focus on delivering effective and cost-efficient knee implants to meet the rising demand aligns with goals of financial sustainability and clinical excellence, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses with a strong track record in supplying medical goods. This provides an avenue for business growth for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the UK healthcare sector.

## Notice

This is for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) to enter into a four-year sole supply commitment for knee implants with Zimmer Biomet, covering approximately 80% of knee procedures via the All Wales Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) faces increasing demand for knee replacement procedures, driven by an aging population and the need to improve patient mobility and quality of life. To meet these challenges while maintaining financial sustainability and clinical excellence, the Health Board must adopt procurement strategies that deliver value, consistency, and innovation. A commitment deal with Zimmer Biomet represents a strategic solution aligned with these objectives. Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in orthopaedic solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of knee implants backed by robust clinical evidence and decades of proven outcomes.

### Procurement Information

Undertaken a Direct Award under the terms of the All Wales Orthopaedic, Trauma and Joint Replacement (CLI-OJEU-46491) Framework - Lot 2 (Knees)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021902-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 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 | £3,384,842 |

## 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 | CF15 7QZ |
| 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 | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZIMMER BIOMET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021902-2026

## 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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