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title: "Supply of Computers on Wheels (COWS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a9cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-01"
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# Supply of Computers on Wheels (COWS)

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a9cc

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## Summary

The Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) has successfully concluded a procurement process for the supply of Computers on Wheels (COWs) to enhance digital healthcare delivery. The contract, valued at £612,000, has been awarded to Probrand Ltd and was signed on 24th February 2026. This procurement, classified under the industry category "Computer equipment and supplies," was conducted without a prior call for competition via the National Procurement Service (NPS) Wales Framework. This initiative falls within the health sector and supports the board's digital transformation strategy by equipping healthcare professionals to manage patient data at bedside locations across the UK region UKL14.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT products, particularly those with expertise in healthcare applications. Companies that can provide high-quality technical solutions integrated into healthcare environments would find this procurement advantageous. Although the process involved limited competition, it underscores the demand for digital integration tools in the healthcare sector, highlighting an avenue for tech firms focusing on innovation in medical technology. Businesses aiming to participate in similar future procurements should possess the capability to offer competitive pricing and demonstrate their contributions to social value and technical performance within public health frameworks.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have awarded a contract for the supply of computers on wheels (COWs) to mount PCs, monitors, laptops and tablets to provide care at the bedside. These carts enable healthcare professionals to access and input patient information directly at the bedside, ensuring data is entered accurately and in real time. By facilitating point-of-care digital access, COWs support clinical workflows, reduce delays, and minimise transcription errors. They are essential for delivering bedside care within a modern, digitally enabled healthcare environment, and are a key enabler for the successful implementation of the Health Board's digital transformation strategy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have awarded a contract for the supply of computers on wheels (COWs) to mount PCs, monitors, laptops and tablets to provide care at the bedside. These carts enable healthcare professionals to access and input patient information directly at the bedside, ensuring data is entered accurately and in real time. By facilitating point-of-care digital access, COWs support clinical workflows, reduce delays, and minimise transcription errors. They are essential for delivering bedside care within a modern, digitally enabled healthcare environment, and are a key enabler for the successful implementation of the Health Board's digital transformation strategy.

### Procurement Information

The procurement was initiated utilising National Procurement Service (NPS) Wales Framework for IT Products and Services (ii) (NPS-ICT-0094 - 19) under Lot 2 Hardware via a mini competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051165-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £612,000 |

## 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 | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051165-2026

## 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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