Tender

ENT PATIENT ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION CONSUMABLES

  • NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-014017

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051d03 (view related notices)

Published 16 February 2026, 4:45pm



Scope

Reference

MED-FTS-57753

Description

All Wales Framework for ENT patient assessment & examination consumables

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £2,107,268 excluding VAT
  • £2,528,722 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2030
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Contract locations

  • UKL - Wales

Lot constraints

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

All but 3 lots will be awarded on a sole supply basis. 3 lots will be awarded on a multi-supplier basis.


Lot 1. Diagnostic Torch Earlight & Accessories (1)

Description

The procurement of Diagnostic Torch Earlight & Accessories for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £250 excluding VAT
  • £300 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. Ear Specula, Aurical (2)

Description

The procurement of Ear Specula, Aurical for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £2,002 excluding VAT
  • £2,401 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. Ear Specula, Fluted (3)

Description

The procurement of Ear Specula, Fluted for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £28 excluding VAT
  • £34 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 4. Ear Specula, Gruber (4)

Description

The procurement of Ear Specula, Gruber for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,332 excluding VAT
  • £6,397 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 5. Ear Specula, Heine (5)

Description

The procurement of Ear Specula, Heine for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £888 excluding VAT
  • £1,066 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 6. Ear Specula, Rosen (6)

Description

The procurement of Ear Specula, Rosen for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £10,561 excluding VAT
  • £12,673 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 7. Ear Specula, Shea (7)

Description

The procurement of Ear Specula, Shea for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,424 excluding VAT
  • £6,508 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 8. Ear Specula, Tumarkin (8)

Description

The procurement of Ear Specula, Tumarkin for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £6,289 excluding VAT
  • £7,546 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 9. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Kawe Otoscopes) (9)

Description

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Kawe Otoscopes) for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £173 excluding VAT
  • £207 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 10. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Keeler Otoscopes) (10)

Description

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Keeler Otoscopes) for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £2,877 excluding VAT
  • £3,453 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 11. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Welch Allyn Otoscopes) (11)

Description

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Welch Allyn Otoscopes) for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £19,003 excluding VAT
  • £22,802 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 12. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Riester Otoscopes) (12)

Description

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Riester Otoscopes) for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £31 excluding VAT
  • £35 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 13. Ointment Ear Syringe, Single Use (13)

Description

The procurement of Ointment Ear Syringe, Single Use for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £9,087 excluding VAT
  • £10,904 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 14. Grommets (14)

Description

The procurement of Grommets for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £852 excluding VAT
  • £1,022 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 15. Nasal Specula, Hartman (15)

Description

The procurement of Nasal Specula, Hartman for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £3,149 excluding VAT
  • £3,779 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 16. Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Single Use (16)

Description

The procurement of Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Single Use for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £9,634 excluding VAT
  • £11,561 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 17. Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Multipack, Single Use (17)

Description

Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Multipack, Single Use for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £990 excluding VAT
  • £1,188 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 18. Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Reusable (18)

Description

The procurement of Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Reusable for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £572 excluding VAT
  • £685 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 19. Otoscope Devices (19)

Description

The procurement of Otoscope Devices for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £7,351 excluding VAT
  • £8,821 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 20. Nasal Bridgemaster (20)

Description

The procurement of Nasal Bridgemaster for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £9,432 excluding VAT
  • £11,317 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 21. Laryngeal Mirror, Sterile, Single Use (21)

Description

The procurement of Laryngeal Mirror, Sterile, Single Use for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £273 excluding VAT
  • £328 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 22. Nasal Septal Button (22)

Description

The procurement of Nasal Septal Button for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,144 excluding VAT
  • £1,371 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 23. Otoscope Set (23)

Description

The procurement of Otoscope Set for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £19,009 excluding VAT
  • £22,811 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 24. Otoscope Accessories (24)

Description

The procurement of Otoscope Accessories for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £14,734 excluding VAT
  • £17,681 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 25. Ear Wick (25)

Description

The procurement of Ear Wick for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £6,823 excluding VAT
  • £8,188 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 26. Tongue Depressor, Wooden (26)

Description

The procurement of Tongue Depressor, Wooden for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £330,008 excluding VAT
  • £396,010 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 27. Tongue Depressor, Plastic (27)

Description

The procurement of Tongue Depressor, Plastic for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £45 excluding VAT
  • £54 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 28. Tongue Depressor, Metal (28)

Description

The procurement of Tongue Depressor, Metal for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £20,429 excluding VAT
  • £24,515 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 29. Nasal Tampon, Inflatable (29)

Description

The procurement of Nasal Tampon, Inflatable for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £40,339 excluding VAT
  • £48,407 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 30. Otoscope Ear Specula Dispenser (30)

Description

The procurement of Otoscope Ear Specula Dispenser for ENT

Lot value (estimated)

  • £88 excluding VAT
  • £106 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

This information can be found in the relevant tender documents

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only


Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Lot 1. Diagnostic Torch Earlight & Accessories (1)

These can be found within the relevant tender documents

Technical ability conditions of participation

Lot 1. Diagnostic Torch Earlight & Accessories (1)

These can be found within the relevant tender documents

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Diagnostic Torch Earlight & Accessories (1)

Lot 2. Ear Specula, Aurical (2)

Lot 3. Ear Specula, Fluted (3)

Lot 4. Ear Specula, Gruber (4)

Lot 5. Ear Specula, Heine (5)

Lot 6. Ear Specula, Rosen (6)

Lot 7. Ear Specula, Shea (7)

Lot 8. Ear Specula, Tumarkin (8)

Lot 9. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Kawe Otoscopes) (9)

Lot 10. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Keeler Otoscopes) (10)

Lot 11. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Welch Allyn Otoscopes) (11)

Lot 12. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Riester Otoscopes) (12)

Lot 13. Ointment Ear Syringe, Single Use (13)

Lot 14. Grommets (14)

Lot 15. Nasal Specula, Hartman (15)

Lot 16. Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Single Use (16)

Lot 17. Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Multipack, Single Use (17)

Lot 18. Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Reusable (18)

Lot 19. Otoscope Devices (19)

Lot 20. Nasal Bridgemaster (20)

Lot 21. Laryngeal Mirror, Sterile, Single Use (21)

Lot 22. Nasal Septal Button (22)

Lot 23. Otoscope Set (23)

Lot 24. Otoscope Accessories (24)

Lot 25. Ear Wick (25)

Lot 26. Tongue Depressor, Wooden (26)

Lot 27. Tongue Depressor, Plastic (27)

Lot 28. Tongue Depressor, Metal (28)

Lot 29. Nasal Tampon, Inflatable (29)

Lot 30. Otoscope Ear Specula Dispenser (30)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

13 March 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

16 March 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • Welsh
  • English

Award decision date (estimated)

2 October 2026


Award criteria

Lot 1. Diagnostic Torch Earlight & Accessories (1)

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Commercial

price

Price 90.00%
Technical Scored

Packaging

Quality 10.00%

Lot 2. Ear Specula, Aurical (2)

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Commericial

price

Price 90.00%
Technical

Packaging

Quality 10.00%

Lot 3. Ear Specula, Fluted (3)

Lot 5. Ear Specula, Heine (5)

Lot 7. Ear Specula, Shea (7)

Lot 8. Ear Specula, Tumarkin (8)

Lot 14. Grommets (14)

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Commercial

price

Price 90.00%
Technical

Packaging

Quality 10.00%

Lot 4. Ear Specula, Gruber (4)

Lot 13. Ointment Ear Syringe, Single Use (13)

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Commercial

Price

Price 90.00%
Technical

Packaging

Quality 10.00%

Lot 6. Ear Specula, Rosen (6)

Lot 9. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Kawe Otoscopes) (9)

Lot 11. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Welch Allyn Otoscopes) (11)

Lot 12. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Riester Otoscopes) (12)

Lot 15. Nasal Specula, Hartman (15)

Lot 25. Ear Wick (25)

Lot 27. Tongue Depressor, Plastic (27)

Lot 28. Tongue Depressor, Metal (28)

Lot 29. Nasal Tampon, Inflatable (29)

Lot 30. Otoscope Ear Specula Dispenser (30)

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Commercial

price

Price 90.00%
Technical

Packaging

Quality 10.00%

Lot 10. Otoscope Ear Specula (Compatible with Keeler Otoscopes) (10)

Lot 16. Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Single Use (16)

Lot 18. Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Reusable (18)

Lot 20. Nasal Bridgemaster (20)

Lot 21. Laryngeal Mirror, Sterile, Single Use (21)

Lot 22. Nasal Septal Button (22)

Lot 26. Tongue Depressor, Wooden (26)

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Commercial

Price

Price 90.00%
Technical

Packaging

Quality 10.00%

Lot 17. Nasal Specula, Thudichum, Metal, Multipack, Single Use (17)

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Commercial

price

Price 90.00%
Technical

Packaging

Quality 10.00%

Lot 19. Otoscope Devices (19)

This table displays the award criteria of the lot
Name Description Type
Description

Products will be evaluated against description provided

Quality

Weighting description

Products will be evaluated against description provided

Lot 23. Otoscope Set (23)

Lot 24. Otoscope Accessories (24)

This table displays the award criteria of the lot
Name Description Type
Description

Products will be evaluated against the description provided

Quality

Weighting description

Products will be evaluated against the description provided


Other information

Payment terms

This information can be found in the relevant tender documents

Description of risks to contract performance

This information can be found in the relevant tender documents

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Contracting authority

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

  • NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF

Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Rd

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Contact name: Jessica Heaton

Telephone: +442920903850

Email: Jessica.Heaton@wales.nhs.uk

Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales