Scope
Reference
TBC
Description
Pre-market engagement event with potential suppliers of a system capable of tests required for a new metrology lab to be installed in the new Velindre Cancer Centre.
Total value (estimated)
- £999,000 excluding VAT
- £1,198,900 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027
- 7 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 January 2026
Engagement process description
Velindre NHS Trust require a system capable of undertaking the following tests:
- calibration of radiation dosemeter and radioactive contamination meters
- Overload testing of Radiation Protection instruments
- Calibration of Gaf Chromic film
- Material attenuation coefficient testing
- Calibration of TLDs
- Development work requiring availability of a versatile X-ray source
- The equipment will need to deliver a highly controlled radiation beam generated at between 40 and 150 kVp with a range of radiation filtration options.
The above list is not exhaustive and additional tests may, or may not be required.
In person stakeholder events will take place January 30th 2026 to seek the view of the market on the requirement and to allow Procurement Services and Velindre NHS Trust to seek advice in the planning and conduct of the procurement. The confirmed date for our supplier date is 30th January following receipt of expressions of interest all details will be sent to you. Suppliers will be provided with further insight into the requirement and given the opportunity to ask questions.
Further details on the engagement sessions will be shared following receipt of expressions of interest sent to Sian.Head2@wales.nhs.uk.
Please confirm by Friday 23rd January if you require any materials in the medium of the Welsh Language.
Suppliers should note that this engagement event, including any other soft market sounding in relation to this proposed procurement, may not necessarily lead to a formal procurement and/or award of any contract(s). Any information provided by suppliers during this engagement event may be used by Velindre NHS Trust to scope the proposed procurement/requirement and may also be shared widely with other potential bidders. Participants are advised not to share any confidential information and/or any information they would not wish to be shared more widely. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Velindre NHS Trust accept no liability for any costs incurred by suppliers as a result of attending these events.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 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
Contact name: Sian Head
Telephone: 02921500639
Email: sian.head2@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government