Procurement

Upgrade of the Nurse Call System in Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Prinve Charles Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda

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

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0603e7

Description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) have awarded a direct

contract to The Wandsworth Group Ltd for the provision of IPiN Evolution Nurse Call

System upgrades. This will include the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and

commissioning of systems across multiple sites. The sites covered under this contract are

Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda.

The direct award is being made under Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, section 7(2),

as a change in supplier would result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical

difficulties in operation and maintenance. The existing nurse call infrastructure is

manufactured by The Wandsworth Group Ltd, and upgrading to IPiN Evolution systems

ensures technical compatibility with current wiring, back boxes, and operational protocols.

This approach avoids significant disruption, also Wandsworth Group Ltd is the original

equipment manufacturer and sole provider of IPiN Evolution systems, ensuring

compliance with HTM08-03 standards and continuity of service. Finally, the upgrade is

urgent to maintain safe and reliable nurse call functionality across clinical areas, which is

critical for patient safety and operational efficiency.