--- title: "Lease of 14 Vehicles - ALAS Department" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-160589" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-160589" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160589.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160589.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-01-22" --- # Lease of 14 Vehicles - ALAS Department Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-160589 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-160589) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160589.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, led a procurement process for the lease of 14 specialist vehicles to be used by the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAS) within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This process, completed in the Award stage as of 20 January 2026, involved a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The vehicles, essential for delivering wheelchair transport services across South Wales, needed to meet stringent standards for accessibility and safety. The contract, valued at GBP 444,814.08, was awarded to CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED. The delivery location is specified as South Wales, encompassing areas beyond Aberystwyth and Llandrindod Wells, within the industry category of goods, specifically road vehicles (CPV code 34100000). The entire procurement aligns with the GPA and stems legally from Directive 2014/24/EU. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in vehicle leasing or modifications focusing on accessibility and transport solutions. SMEs like CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for businesses with expertise in custom transport solutions to thrive. As the contract involves significant logistical support and vehicle customisations, companies with capabilities in vehicle maintenance, fleet management, and innovative transport solutions can benefit substantially. This procurement initiative underscores the value of being equipped to provide high standards of safety and functionality, essential for supporting public healthcare services such as ALAS in offering reliable and safe patient services. ## Notice Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's (CAVUHB) Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAS) require 14 vehicles equipped for wheelchair transport, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery across Wales. ### Lot Information Lot 1 CAVUHB's ALAS Department require a modernised fleet of 14 specialist vehicles to replace its ageing fleet and ensure the continued safe, reliable delivery and maintenance of wheelchairs across South Wales, extending south of Aberystwyth and Llandrindod Wells. The service demands vehicles equipped with essential features such as tail lifts and fitted ramps, meeting strict functional, accessibility, safety, and environmental standards. The proposed fleet includes: * X5 Ford Transit Custom Trend L2 H1 vans, * X2 Renault Trafic L2 H2 vans, * X3 Ford Transit Custom Trend L1 H1 vans, * X3 Ford Transit Connect L2 vans and * X1 Ford Transit Connect FLEXCAB L2, or equivalent models. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160589 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 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 | £444,814 | ## 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 | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles ## Release History - 22 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160589 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN580320 Lease of 14 Vehicles - ALAS Department - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's (CAVUHB) Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAS) require 14 vehicles equipped for wheelchair transport, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery across Wales. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-160589 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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