--- title: "Insourcing of Cataract Procedures" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159683" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159683" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159683.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159683.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-02-02" --- # Insourcing of Cataract Procedures Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159683 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159683) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159683.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract titled "Insourcing of Cataract Procedures" within the services category. The location for the service delivery is Swansea Bay University Health Board areas, with contract activities expected to be completed by 31 March 2026. The procurement process was conducted as a direct award from a Framework, justified by the need for swift execution due to Welsh Government funding conditions. This contract was signed on 2 February 2026 with ID MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED as the supplier, valued at £400,000, and is currently in the contract award stage. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in ophthalmology and surgical procedures. Companies that can provide or support cataract procedures, including pre-assessment, surgery, and post-operative follow-up, may find similar future opportunities beneficial for growth. ID MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise, exemplifies how SMEs with the proper capabilities can successfully compete in such tenders, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in government contracts within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The awarded provider will be required to complete approximately 720 Cataract cases by 31st March 2026. This is inclusive of; - Cataract Pre-Assessment Clinic; either Consultant or Nurse Led, with the support of Nursing and Ophthalmology Technicians - LA Cataract Surgery - GA Cataract Surgery (if required) - Post Operative Follow Up (if required) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The awarded provider will be required to complete approximately 720 Cataract cases by 31st March 2026. This is inclusive of; Cataract Pre-Assessment Clinic; either Consultant or Nurse Led, with the support of Nursing and Ophthalmology Technicians LA Cataract Surgery GA Cataract Surgery (if required) Post Operative Follow Up (if required) ### Procurement Information Welsh Government funding provided on condition of services to be completed within timeframe. A competitive procurement process would not be able to be done within the time restraint. Therefore a Framework Direct Award Call off has been chosen to satisfy the urgency. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159683 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 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 | £400,000 | ## 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 | NEATH PORT TALBOT | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA12 7BX | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot | | Local authority | Neath Port Talbot | | Electoral ward | Aberavon | | Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ID MEDICAL GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159683 - 19 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159683 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC573307 Insourcing of Cataract Procedures - The awarded provider will be required to complete approximately 720 Cataract cases by 31st March 2026. This is inclusive of; - Cataract Pre-Assessment Clinic; either Consultant or Nurse Led, with the support of Nursing and Ophthalmology Technicians - LA Cataract Surgery - GA Cataract Surgery (if required) - Post Operative Follow Up (if required) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB584046 Insourcing of Cataract Procedures ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-159683 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159683. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159683.json.