Planning

RFA1657 - Theatre Management System

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

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-049165

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0588fc

Published 15 August 2025, 2:14pm



Scope

Description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a cost-effective Theatre Management System (TMS) to support the modernisation of surgical services. The proposed digital solution should be purpose-built to streamline and optimise the operational management of surgical theatres. Key functional requirements include integrated scheduling, resource allocation, clinical documentation, and performance analytics.

The TMS should enhance operational efficiency, enable high-quality patient care, and improve the utilisation of critical assets. It must facilitate seamless coordination across multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with clinical governance standards, and deliver actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making and continuous service improvement.

Do you have a rough idea of how many suppliers ABUHB wish to see - we were thinking about 5 or 6.

Do you want the solution Bi-lingual - has to meet welsh language and WCAG standards.

ABUHB will be requesting demonstrations from 4-6 suppliers, please register your interest on Sell2Wales and contact kerri.emms@wales.nhs.uk and mason.evans@wales.nhs.uk for any further requirements.

Total value (estimated)

  • £1 excluding VAT
  • £1 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
  • 3 years, 1 day

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 48814300 - Theatre management system

Contract locations

  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys

Engagement

Engagement deadline

25 August 2025

Engagement process description

ABUHB will contact selected suppliers to provide demonstrations of their solution. These demonstration days will take place between Wednesday 3rd to 9th September. ABUHB will be requesting a maximum of 6 demonstrations.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

2 February 2026


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 - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales