Scope
Description
Cardiff and Vale UHB (C&VUHB) are commissioned by the Welsh Kidney Network (WKN) to provide Dialysis services to patients residing in ABUHB, C&V UHB & CTUHB.
The current contracts with the Independent Service Providers are due to expire in 2027 and C&V UHB wish to commence exploring opportunities in delivery of these services.
To this effect, C&VUHB along with the WKN are looking to undertake pre-market engagement to gain insight into the following areas (but not limited to);
- Current market capacity for unit dialysis
- Potential innovative solutions for the delivery of unit dialysis including closer to home arrangements, digital solutions for example, to provide capability in planning and management or to reduce resource limitations
- Exploration of potential 'Value in Health' approaches to the patient pathway for adults requiring Kidney Replacement Therapy in both unit dialysis and home therapies
- Aligning ISP services with home dialysis (HDD, CAPD, APD and PD) and in hospital services for potential streamlined patient pathways
Total value (estimated)
- £35,000,000 excluding VAT
- £35,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 July 2027 to 9 July 2034
- Possible extension to 10 July 2037
- 10 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
Contract locations
- UKL2 - East Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 September 2025
Engagement process description
C&V UHB is interested in engaging with suppliers both within and outside with renal services delivery to understand the opportunities for innovation and service improvement where applicable. Due to this, C&V are holding a supplier information day on Friday 12th September 2025.
If you are interested in discussing the above opportunity, please send an expression of interest email to the named contact in this notice advising of your speciality and if you have any potential solutions available for discussion.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 November 2025
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government