Scope
Reference
2526-028-STA-WAS
Description
Purchase of screen integration switches and associated cabling required for Ambulance fleet vehicles.
A smart screen switch is required to allow an external device or control system to be displayed on and controlled from the vehicle infotainment touchscreen.
Contract 1. 2526-028-STA-WAS
Supplier
Contract value
- £194,862 excluding VAT
- £233,834.38 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Will negatively impact the operational use of mission critical control systems utilised within emergency vehicles. Also increased risk of harm to staff if vehicle is involved in RTC as a heavy mental bracket will have to be installed over the vehicle infotainment screen. This Opses system is required to integrate the mobile vehicle data system into the vehicle infotainment screen and remove requirement for legacy mobile data table, bracket and mount avoiding health and safety concerns where vehicles have three seats in the front.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The equipment is the only equipment certified and approved by the UK Ambulance Radio Programme that can interface with key ambulance control systems sourced and supplied by the Ambulance Radio Programme.
Supplier
OPSES LTD
- Companies House: 09620557
37 Commercial Road
Dorset
BH14 0HU
United Kingdom
Email: philip.jones12@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. 2526-028-STA-WAS
Contracting authority
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RT4
Beacon House
Cwmbran
NP44 3AB
United Kingdom
Email: Philip.Jones12@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
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: Procurement
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
Alder House
St Asaph
LL17 0JL
United Kingdom
Email: Philip.Jones12@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire