--- title: "Pre-liminary Market Engagement for All Wales Airway Management Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ae0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067ae0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ae0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ae0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-04-15" --- # Pre-liminary Market Engagement for All Wales Airway Management Tender Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ae0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067ae0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ae0.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage for its upcoming Airway Management Tender. This preliminary market engagement is designed to inform suppliers about the forthcoming procurement process and is held in accordance with Welsh devolved regulations. It specifically targets goods within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category, with delivery across the United Kingdom. A key engagement event is scheduled for 29 April 2026, providing an excellent opportunity for suppliers to understand the product range, evaluation criteria, and potentially participate in a framework agreement. Interested parties should register by emailing nwssp.procurementcatalogueanaesthet@wales.nhs.uk to attend the session, which will take place via Microsoft Teams. This tender presents a notable opportunity for business growth specifically suited to SMEs involved in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Over the contract period starting from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2031, businesses can expect a significant potential revenue, as the gross value of the contract is estimated at £3,565,926.51. Companies looking to adopt innovative delivery solutions and establish lasting relationships within the public sector, particularly those able to leverage framework agreements, will find this tender particularly appealing. The engagement session prior to tender publication offers a strategic chance to align offerings with governmental procurement needs and establish connections with the procurement team. ## Notice Pre-liminary market engagement session organised by the All Wales procurement team for the upcoming Airway Management Tender ### Planning Information The All Wales Procurement team is conducting a preliminary market engagement session and would like to invite all interested suppliers to attend. This session will provide an opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of the upcoming tender process, the range of products included, and the evaluation and award criteria. It will also allow suppliers to ask any questions they may have prior to the tender’s publication. The engagement session will take place on 29 April 2026 at 9:30am. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing: nwssp.procurementcatalogueanaesthet@wales.nhs.uk A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered suppliers one week before the event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034374-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,971,605 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 3HH | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 15:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034374-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 13:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030431-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034374-2026 15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030431-2026 1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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