--- title: "Benchtop Steriliser - Annual Validation, Verification and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d31d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d31d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d31d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d31d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-07-24" --- # Benchtop Steriliser - Annual Validation, Verification and Maintenance Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d31d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d31d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d31d.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a tender process for the "Benchtop Steriliser - Annual Validation, Verification and Maintenance." This procurement is being conducted under an open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023 and aims to secure a specialist contractor to handle the maintenance and verification of sterilisers within the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board's community dental services. The process is currently in the Tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for 24th August 2026. The estimated contract value is £216,000 gross, and the contract will commence on 18th September 2026, lasting for three years with a potential extension up to 2032. The services are required in location UKL15 in the United Kingdom, within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals electronically through eTender Wales, with enquiries closing by 17th August 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment services, particularly those with expertise in maintenance and validation of sterilisers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete, suggesting the procurement process is accommodating to new market entrants and smaller firms. With an emphasis on both technical and commercial criteria and a substantial budget, this tender could provide a substantial business growth opportunity for companies capable of delivering high-quality, reliable services in compliance with the Welsh Health Technical Memorandum and other relevant standards. Businesses with a robust track record in technical inspection and testing services will find themselves well-suited to benefit from this public contract opportunity. ## Notice This ITT has been issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (hosted by the Velindre NHS Trust) "NWSSP" on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB who shall enter into the Agreement. You are being invited to tender under the open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Procurement will result in the award of a sole supplier contract (Agreement). Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) has a number of benchtop sterilisers throughout its community dental service sites. Within these facilities, there are a number of Benchtop sterilisers differing in type and manufacturer. CTMUHB is seeking to employ a specialist & competent contractor to undertake the annual validation, verification and maintenance of its small sterilisers's in accordance with Welsh Health Technical Memorandum (WHTM) 01-05, Decontamination in primary care dental practices and community dental services. The purpose of annual validation is to produce a documented procedure for obtaining, recording and interpreting the results required to establish that a process will consistently yield a product complying with predetermined specifications. The successful company will be required to carry out the periodic tests in accordance with WHTM 01-05, BS EN 13060 and annual maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract duration shall be 3 years with the option to extend by an additional 3 years (split 12 months + 12 months + 12 months) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070242-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 3UZ | | 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 | TLL15 Central Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment - 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 11:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070242-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070242-2026 24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html This opportunity is live on eTender Wales and is available via the following reference itt_126228 - Benchtop Steriliser - Annual Validation, Verification and Maintenance ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlThisopportunityisliveoneTenderWalesandisavailableviathefollowingreferenceitt_126228-BenchtopSteriliser-AnnualValidation,VerificationandMaintenance - 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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