Scope
Reference
CLI-FTS-56375
Description
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (NWSSP ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, invites tenders on behalf of all NHS Bodies in Wales to appoint suitably qualified suppliers of Andrology, Embryology and IVF Consumables to an All Wales Framework Agreement. The duration of this Framework Agreement will be four years. This procurement is split into four Lots which are all multi supply. Bidders may submit offers for one or all Lots.
The proposed lot structure is as follows:
Lot 1 - Glassware and Plasticware
Lot 2 - Andrology Consumables
Lot 3 - Embryology Consumables
Lot 4 - RFID Tags
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £948,971 excluding VAT
- £1,138,765 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Lot 1. Plastic and Glassware
Description
Plastic and Glassware Consumables
Lot value (estimated)
- £237,243 excluding VAT
- £284,691 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Andrology Consumables
Description
description: Andrology Consumables
Lot value (estimated)
- £237,243 excluding VAT
- £284,691 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Embryology Consumables
Description
description: Embryology Consumables
Lot value (estimated)
- £237,243 excluding VAT
- £284,691 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The procurement involves the establishment of a non-ranked framework agreement with several operators. Please note that this is a multi lot ITT. Bidders should access the conditions of participation ITT (itt_121099) which will provide full instructions and guidance for how to access the other ITTs
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 June 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 January 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 85.00% |
| Technical | Quality | 15.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
Swansea Bay University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A3
1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan, Energy Park, Baglan
Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
United Kingdom
Email: Nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A6
Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon,
Newport
NP18 3XQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A1
Headquarters, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd,
Bangor,
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Undertaking procurement activity on behalf of Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4-5 Charnwood Court, Hoel Bilingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys