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title: "Consumables - (Covaris)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a9c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Consumables - (Covaris)

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a9c9

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has completed a procurement process for the supply of Covaris consumables essential for laboratory and diagnostic activities. The process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations under the sub-central government category, involving a direct award method due to the proprietary nature of the products, which are unique to Covaris equipment. The procurement, overseen by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, is centred in Cardiff, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2028. The procurement stage is currently at award, with the contract signed following a direct award procedure due to technical and intellectual property restrictions. The financial value of the contract is £748,038.20, grossing £897,645.84, and it includes a main procurement category of goods, specifically medical consumables.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of niche and proprietary laboratory consumables. Although the current contract is exclusively awarded to Covaris due to the technical specifications and lack of compatible alternatives, it highlights the critical demand for reliable and high-performing medical consumables in the public health sector. Businesses with capabilities in developing and providing products that align with strict compatibility and performance criteria could find valuable future opportunities in similar tenders. Moreover, the reliance on continuous supply and potential risks associated with single-supplier dependencies further underscore opportunities for businesses able to innovate or partner with original equipment manufacturers in developing compatible solutions.

## Notice

This contract covers the supply of Covaris consumables required to support laboratory and diagnostic activities.The consumables are proprietary to Covaris equipment and are specifically designed to be fully compatible with existing systems in use. Due to this proprietary nature, Covaris is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only supplier able to provide suitable consumables. There are no equivalent third-party alternatives available that meet the required technical specifications without posing risks to equipment performance, reliability, or warranty.As a result, this procurement has been undertaken on a single supplier basis to ensure continuity of service, maintain system integrity, and support ongoing laboratory operations.

### Procurement Information

The required consumables are proprietary to Covaris equipment and are protected by intellectual property rights. Covaris, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), is the only supplier authorised to manufacture and supply these specific consumables. No third-party suppliers are permitted to produce equivalent products due to these exclusive rights, and therefore competition is not possible.The consumables are specifically designed for use with existing Covaris equipment and must meet strict technical compatibility requirements. No alternative products are available that can provide the same level of compatibility, performance, and reliability without risk to equipment functionality or results. As a result, only Covaris can supply suitable consumables, making this a single supplier procurement due to technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051197-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £748,038 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COVARIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 08:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051197-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 08:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051161-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051197-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051161-2026
  1st June 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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