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title: "Purchase of an Oral Performance Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06681e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Purchase of an Oral Performance Instrument

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06681e

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) involves the purchase of an Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI Pro 3.1), specifically for the Speech and Language Therapy Department within Hywel Dda University Health Board. The instrument is intended to assess and improve patient outcomes related to Dysphagia and other speech disorders. This procurement falls under the medical equipment category and is classified as below threshold, conducted without competition due to its specific nature. The procurement decision was made to directly award the contract to SEVERN HEALTHCHARE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, the sole UK distributor and training provider of the device. The contract was awarded on 4th May 2026, with a contract period starting on 27th May 2026 and concluding on 5th May 2027, for a gross amount of £39,741.6.

This tender opens up targeted opportunities particularly for suppliers specializing in medical equipment and healthcare technologies. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of clinical tools can find avenues for growth, particularly those that can offer niche or highly specialized products that fulfill specific clinical standards. While this specific procurement was awarded directly to SEVERN HEALTHCHARE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED because of their unique offering, similar tenders might provide opportunities for other innovative or specialized providers to participate in supplying healthcare technology solutions, especially in regions like Carmarthen and Cardiff in the UK.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) has identified a requirement to purchase an Oral Performance Instrument for use within the Speech and Language Therapy Department. The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument is a clinical tool used to measure and improve the strength of the tongue and lips. Procurement of this device will support the assessment and treatment of patients with Dysphagia (swallowing disorders), assist with speech therapy interventions, and aid rehabilitation following illness or injury. The device will enable clinicians to objectively measure oral muscle strength and deliver targeted therapy programmes, supporting improved patient outcomes and enhanced clinical assessment within the service.Due to the IOPI Pro 3.1 being regarded as clinical standard the Health Board the decision has been made to publish a Transparency Notice in order to direct award the contract to Severn Healthcare Technologies Limited. Severn Healthcare Technologies Limited are the only UK distributer and training provider of the IOPI Pro.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048645-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 5 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,118 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 3BT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEVERN HEALTHCHARE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048645-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 10:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041435-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022215-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048645-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041435-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022215-2026
  12th 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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