Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
UK
Telephone: +44 2921500498
E-mail: Vicky.evans@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Absorbents
Reference number: MED-OJEU-55115
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33141110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
2.1. The framework seeks to establish an All Wales compliant agreement for Absorbents including three main categories of surgical swabs; X-Ray Detectable, Non-Woven and Gauze. Also included are dressing pads, maternity pads & tampons and a range of low value cotton wool products.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
557 086.36
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Cotton Tipped Wooden Applicator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33711410
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for a Cotton Tipped Wooden Applicator in both 15cm and 7.5cm
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Cotton Tipped Paper/Plastic Applicator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33711410
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for both Paper and Plastic cotton tipped applicator stick in several lengths.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Absorbent Cotton Wool Balls Non-Sterile
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141117
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for absorbent cotton wool balls in small, medium and large non sterile.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Absorbent Cotton Wool Balls Sterile
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141117
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for absorbent cotton wool balls in size large and sterile
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Gauze
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141114
33141117
03115110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Absorbent cotton wool gauze, cotton gauze tissue and cotton wool rolls.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Gauze X-Ray Detectable Ribbon
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141114
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Gauze x-ray detectable.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: SMTL Testing
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Gauze X-Ray Detectable Green
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141114
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for x-ray detectable gauze green.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: SMTL Testing
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Pad Absorbent Dressing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19212000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for pad absorbent dressings non-sterile and sterile
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Plain Eye Pads
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19212000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for plain eye pads sterile and non-sterile
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Gauze X-Ray Detectable
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141114
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for gauze balls and gauze rolls that are x-ray detectable.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: SMTL Testing
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Gauze Swab White
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141114
19212000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Gauze swab white (BP) sterile
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Maternity Pad
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33771100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This ot is for a range of maternity pad products.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Tampon X-Ray Detectable
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33771100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for X-Ray detectable tampons
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: SMTL Testing
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
Pledgets
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141114
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for X-Ray detectable pledgets
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: SMTL Testing
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 15
II.2.1) Title
Swab Gauze Blue
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141114
19210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for gauze swabs in blue.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 16
II.2.1) Title
Swab Gauze (BP) Type 13 White
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141114
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for swab gauze (BP) Type 13 light white.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 17
II.2.1) Title
Swab Gauze (BP) Type 13 White
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141114
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for swab gauze x-ray detectable.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: SMTL Testing
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 18
II.2.1) Title
Swab Non-Woven
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19270000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a swab non-woven in both sterile and non-sterile
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 19
II.2.1) Title
Sanitary Towel
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33771100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for ultra thin sanitary towel
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Product Packaging
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-015931
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Cotton Tipped Wooden Applicator
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Cotton Tipped Paper/Plastic Applicator
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Vernacare 1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park
Buckshaw Village
PR77NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1204529494
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 588.80
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Absorbent Cotton Wool Balls Non-Sterile
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Absorbent Cotton Wool Balls Sterile
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Vernacare 1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park
Buckshaw Village
PR77NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1204529494
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 31 719.84
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Gauze
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Gauze X-Ray Detectable Ribbon
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Gauze X-Ray Detectable Green
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Pad Absorbent Dressing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
Mediq House Arundel Avenue, Castle Donington
Derby
DE742HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 2084437827
NUTS: UKF11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 209 373.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Plain Eye Pads
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RELIANCE MEDICAL LTD
Reliance Medical West Avenue, Talke
Stoke-On-Trent
ST71TL
UK
Telephone: +44 8456448808
NUTS: UKG23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 39 137.59
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Gauze X-Ray Detectable
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Vernacare 1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park
Buckshaw Village
PR77NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1204529494
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 968.64
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Gauze Swab White
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Vernacare 1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park
Buckshaw Village
PR77NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1204529494
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 58 756.72
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: Maternity Pad
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Vernacare 1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park
Buckshaw Village
PR77NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1204529494
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 83 971.34
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Title: Tampon X-Ray Detectable
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Vernacare 1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park
Buckshaw Village
PR77NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1204529494
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 14
Title: Pledgets
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 15
Title: Swab Gauze Blue
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
Mediq House Arundel Avenue, Castle Donington
Derby
DE742HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 2084437827
NUTS: UKF11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 660.80
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 16
Title: Swab Gauze (BP) Type 13 White
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
Mediq House Arundel Avenue, Castle Donington
Derby
DE742HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 2084437827
NUTS: UKF11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 909.60
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 17
Title: Swab Gauze (BP) Type 13 White
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 18
Title: Swab Non-Woven
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 19
Title: Sanitary Towel
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) operates on behalf of the following organisations;
-Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board
-Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
-Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
-Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
-Hywel Dda University Local Health Board
-Swansea Bay University Health Board
-Powys Teaching Local Health Board
-Public Health Wales NHS Trust
-Velindre University NHS Trust
-Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
These organisations and their successors will have access to purchase from this framework agreement.
(WA Ref:167194)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/07/2026