TENDER: GENERAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT CONSUMABLES | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES
TENDER GENERAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT CONSUMABLES NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Reference
MED-FTS-57469A
Description
This is an additional ITT to the All Wales General Medical Consumables tender, to include the following
Compostable medicine cups
Compostable denture cups
Heel Warmers
Transwarmer Mattress
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £251,605 excluding VAT
- £301,926 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 – Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Lots will be awarded on a sole supplier basis
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 01. HEEL WARMERS, INFANT
Description
Heel warmers to be used within general medical assessments
Lot value (estimated)
- £27,060 excluding VAT
- £32,472 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKL – Wales
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 02. TRANSWARMER MATTTRESS, INFANT
Description
Transwarmer mattress used within general medical assessments
Lot value (estimated)
- £19,574 excluding VAT
- £23,488.80 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKL – Wales
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 03. DENTURE CUP & LID, COMPOSTABLE
Description
Denture cups used within general medical assessments
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,300 excluding VAT
- £3,960 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKL – Wales
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 04. MEDICATION CUPS 30ML, COMPOSTABLE
Description
Medication cups for use within general medical assessments
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,967 excluding VAT
- £15,560.40 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKL – Wales
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 05. MEDICATION CUPS 60ML, COMPOSTABLE
Description
Medication cups used within general medical assessments
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Justification for framework term over 4 years
N/A
Framework operation description
This information can be found within the tender documents
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 01. HEEL WARMERS, INFANT
Lot 03. DENTURE CUP & LID, COMPOSTABLE
Lot 05. MEDICATION CUPS 60ML, COMPOSTABLE
This information can be found within the tender documents
Lot 02. TRANSWARMER MATTTRESS, INFANT
Lot 04. MEDICATION CUPS 30ML, COMPOSTABLE
This information can be found within the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 01. HEEL WARMERS, INFANT
Lot 03. DENTURE CUP & LID, COMPOSTABLE
Lot 05. MEDICATION CUPS 60ML, COMPOSTABLE
This information can be found within the tender documents
Lot 02. TRANSWARMER MATTTRESS, INFANT
Lot 04. MEDICATION CUPS 30ML, COMPOSTABLE
This information can be found within the tender documents.
Particular suitability
Lot 01. HEEL WARMERS, INFANT
Lot 02. TRANSWARMER MATTTRESS, INFANT
Lot 03. DENTURE CUP & LID, COMPOSTABLE
Lot 04. MEDICATION CUPS 30ML, COMPOSTABLE
Lot 05. MEDICATION CUPS 60ML, COMPOSTABLE
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 July 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 December 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial |
Price |
Price | 90.00% |
| Technical |
Packaging |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
This information can be found within the tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
This information can be found within the tender documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
There have been no known innovations or new products introduced to the market. Additionally, there are no significant changes in the new tender compared to the previous contract.
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Rd
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jessica Heaton
Telephone: +442921500519
Email: Jessica.Heaton@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 – Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales