--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of Aseptic Isolators" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147325" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147325" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147325.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147325.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-12-23" --- # Supply and Maintenance of Aseptic Isolators Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147325 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147325) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147325.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the supply and maintenance of aseptic isolators as part of the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme in South-East Wales. This procurement, categorised under the "Goods" sector, utilised an open procedure method and concluded with the awarding of a contract to Sychem Ltd on 2nd December 2025, valued at approximately £4.44 million. This initiative focuses on advancing Pharmacy Technical Services within NHS Wales, with the South-East Wales hub project underway and set to conclude by March 2027. The central procurement stage wrapped up with the completion of tender and award processes, with the final award notice dated 23rd December 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare equipment supply and maintenance, particularly SMEs like Sychem Ltd, who participated in and won the contract. The open procedure provided a transparent opportunity for businesses across various regions, allowing both SMEs and larger suppliers to bid competitively. Companies with a strong focus on quality and price efficiency, aligning with the tender's assessment criteria of 40% quality and 60% price, were well-placed to compete for this contract. The focus on regional service development within Wales also presents businesses with lasting prospects as the TRAMS programme continues its phased rollout within NHS Wales. ## Notice The supply and maintenance of Aseptic Isolators for the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme, South-East Wales hub. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The supply and maintenance of Aseptic Isolators for the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme, South-East Wales hub. Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) is a programme of transformational change to Pharmacy Technical Services within NHS Wales, including participation by all the Health Boards and Trusts. Part of that programme is investment in 3 new regional medicines preparation facilities. The Programme Business Case was endorsed by the Minister for Health & Social Care in March 2021. The South-East Wales Hub Project sits within the TRAMS programme and aims to deliver investment in a medicines preparation hub, including regional service to South-East Wales as well as certain national capabilities. This project commenced in April 2021 and is in progress. It is currently planned to conclude the commissioning of the hub by March 2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147325 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,437,921 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SYCHEM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 23 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147325 - 18 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147325 - 6 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147325 - 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147325 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497427 Supply and Maintenance of Aseptic Isolators - The supply and maintenance of Aseptic Isolators for the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme, South-East Wales hub. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC574264 Supply and Maintenance of Aseptic Isolators - The supply and maintenance of Aseptic Isolators for the Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) Programme, South-East Wales hub. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-147325 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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