---
title: "Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162510"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162510

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has recently completed the procurement process for the Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract. This contract falls under the health category and is aimed at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, located in Cardiff, UK. The process involved a limited procurement method with no prior publication for competition, adhering to the All Wales Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Joint Replacement Framework. The award date was 20th February 2026, with Zimmer Biomet UK Limited being the sole supplier selected to provide knee implants over a four-year agreement, thus covering approximately 80% of knee procedures guided by this framework. The procurement process is now finished and has moved into the contract stage with an active status.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large enterprises specialising in orthopaedic solutions. With Zimmer Biomet being a global leader in the field, businesses with a comprehensive portfolio of knee implants can strategically align themselves to enter into similar procurement agreements, focusing on delivering innovative, clinically-backed products. Enterprises that are well-equipped to provide consistent value, maintain clinical excellence, and possess robust clinical evidence supporting their outcomes are most likely to thrive in this arena. The limited nature of this procurement underscores the potential for selected enterprises to foster significant growth within the healthcare industry through exclusive, long-term supply agreements.

## Notice

This is for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) to enter into a four-year sole supply commitment for knee implants with Zimmer Biomet, covering approximately 80% of knee procedures via the All Wales Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) faces increasing demand for knee replacement procedures, driven by an aging population and the need to improve patient mobility and quality of life. To meet these challenges while maintaining financial sustainability and clinical excellence, the Health Board must adopt procurement strategies that deliver value, consistency, and innovation. A commitment deal with Zimmer Biomet represents a strategic solution aligned with these objectives. Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in orthopaedic solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of knee implants backed by robust clinical evidence and decades of proven outcomes.

### Procurement Information

Undertaken a Direct Award under the terms of the All Wales Orthopaedic, Trauma and Joint Replacement (CLI-OJEU-46491) Framework - Lot 2 (Knees)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162510 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 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 | £3,384,842 |

## 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 | ZIMMER BIOMET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162510

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR596972
  Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract - This is for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) to enter into a four-year sole supply commitment for knee implants with Zimmer Biomet, covering approximately 80% of knee procedures via the All Wales Framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-162510

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