--- title: "Outsourcing of IVT Procedures" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-163022" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-163022" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-163022.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-163022.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-03-18" --- # Outsourcing of IVT Procedures Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-163022 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-163022) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-163022.json) ## Summary The procurement process is facilitated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, under the hosting of Velindre University NHS Trust. The contracting process seeks to deliver an outsourced solution for Intravitreal Therapy (IVT) procedures, aimed at reducing waiting times and improving ophthalmology services for the Hywel Dda University Health Board. This contract, valued at approximately £2,500,000 excluding VAT, will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement falls within the services industry category and operates under a limited procurement method without prior publication, complying with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Key participants must submit any representations by 26th March 2026 at the end of the standstill period. This tender offers significant prospects for businesses involved in healthcare services to expand their market presence in the UK. Large enterprises with expertise in providing clinical, surgical, and diagnostic services, particularly in ophthalmology, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. SPAMEDICA LTD, identified as a supplier, demonstrates the type of business that can compete effectively for such outsourcing contracts, thereby enhancing their service delivery and potential for growth. The procurement is structured on quality and price criteria, favouring technically proficient organisations with competitive pricing strategies. ## Notice Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an outsourced solution for IVT procedures. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an outsourced solution for IVT procedures. The Health Board has identified funding to support the Ophthalmology Service to reduce waiting lists and referral to treatment (RTT) time. The procurement was initiated utilising NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership's (NWSSP) Framework Agreement for Provision of Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure (ref PRO-OJEULT-50776) under a mini competition exercise. The estimated contract value is GBP 2500000 exc VAT, with the contract to begin 1 April 2026 and to expire 31 March 2027. ### Procurement Information This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59:59 on 26 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=163022 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Mar 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 | £2,500,000 | ## 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 | 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 | TLL14 South West Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPAMEDICA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=163022 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR599072 Outsourcing of IVT Procedures - Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an outsourced solution for IVT procedures. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-163022 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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