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title: "Capital Purchase of Heart and Lung Machines with associated Maintenance and Heater Cooler Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a952"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Capital Purchase of Heart and Lung Machines with associated Maintenance and Heater Cooler Units

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a952

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale Health Board has completed a procurement process for the capital acquisition of heart and lung machines, alongside maintenance and heater cooler units, with an award made to LivaNova UK Ltd. This procurement, crucial to patient care, was conducted under the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. The process utilised a limited award procedure without a prior call for competition, under CELEX legal basis 32014L0024. The industry category is medical equipment, and this contract is specifically focused on the University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, within the UKL22 region. The contract, with a total value of £3,165,252.72, was signed on 12 March 2026 and is grounded in the National Framework Agreement for Perfusion Devices, ensuring compliance with the relevant procurement directives.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply and maintenance, particularly those already aligned with NHS frameworks. Large scale suppliers, such as LivaNova UK Ltd, were deemed suitable for this award, reflecting the comprehensive nature and financial scale of the contract. Given its focus on critical healthcare equipment and associated long-term maintenance, companies with a robust logistical framework and proven performance in meeting stringent healthcare standards could find substantial growth opportunities through successful engagement with this and similar tenders. The procurement process indicates a preference for cost-effective solutions, highlighting the importance of competitive pricing and proven track records in equipment servicing when competing for similar contracts.

## Notice

The Cardiff and Vale Health Board submitted a bid for funding to replace aged Heart and Lung Machines critical for patient care and continuity of service. The award includes the capital purchase of Heart and Lung Machines with Cooler Heater Units plus associated 10 year maintenance on all equipment provided

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cardiff and Vale Health Board submitted a bid for funding to replace aged Heart and Lung Machines critical for patient care and continuity of service. The award includes the capital purchase of Heart and Lung Machines with Cooler Heater Units plus associated 10 year maintenance on all equipment provided. Additional information: A value for money benchmarking evaluation was completed utilising the NHSSC National Framework Agreement for Perfusion Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment, OJEU Reference Number 2024/S 000-033613. Following the evaluation, recommendation was made to award to the lowest provider and a URN was requested to align with the framework compliance - URN LH/WALES/LIV/MOD/1210

### Procurement Information

This has been awarded as a direct award against the NHSSC National Framework Agreement for Perfusion Devices, Consumables and Associated Equipment, OJEU Reference Number 2024/S 000-033613. URN LH/WALES/LIV/MOD/1210. The framework was originally awarded under PCR2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051009-2026 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 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 | £3,165,252 |

## 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 | LIVANOVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
- 51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051009-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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