Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Buyer Address: Unit 2 Charnwood Court, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Philip.Jones12@wales.nhs.uk
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Buyer Address: Unit 2 Charnwood Court, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Philip.Jones12@wales.nhs.uk
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) – Procurement Services, on behalf of NWSSP - Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Velindre NHS Trust), are seeking a supplier for the lease, hire and maintenance of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to support operations at the four regional Supply Chain Warehouses in Denbigh, Bridgend, Picketston and Newport (NDC). The contract will operate on an initial three (3) year term with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions. This model provides commercial flexibility while supporting long-term operational continuity and equipment lifecycle management. The scope includes the provision and servicing of MHE such as forklifts, pallet trucks, lift tables and related equipment. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier, ensuring consistency of service, standardisation across the regional network and robust business continuity for NWSSP.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010112-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to purchase optional additional services under the Contract, including but not limited to: Operator and refresher training relating to the safe and effective use of Material Handling Equipment (MHE); Service and maintenance support for Authority-owned MHE; and Any associated ancillary services that are consistent with the scope of the Contract. Any such optional services will be commissioned only where the Authority considers them to be operationally or commercially advantageous. Inclusion of these options does not commit the Authority to purchase them and no guarantee of volume or spend is given.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,040,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,248,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (40%)
Document Description: Invitation to Tender Document
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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