Find a TenderAwarded without competition

Published 11 Mar 2026, 15:40 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract

Procurement agent: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)·On behalf of: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

GoodsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: Wales (UKL22)

Awarded value£3,384,842published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 20 Feb 2026no call for competition

Awarded to ZIMMER BIOMET

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This is for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) to enter into a four-year sole supply commitment for knee implants with Zimmer Biomet, covering approximately 80% of knee procedures via the All Wales Framework.

CPV: Orthopaedic supplies

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) faces increasing demand for knee…Awarded

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) faces increasing demand for knee replacement procedures, driven by an aging population and the need to improve patient mobility and quality of life.

To meet these challenges while maintaining financial sustainability and clinical excellence, the Health

Board must adopt procurement strategies that deliver value, consistency, and innovation. A commitment deal with Zimmer Biomet represents a strategic solution aligned with these objectives.

Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in orthopaedic solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of knee implants backed by robust clinical evidence and decades of proven outcomes.

Delivery: Wales · Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

33141700 Orthopaedic supplies

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Goods
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 11 Mar 2026, 15:40 GMT
Last source update: 11 Mar 2026, 15:40 GMT
Authority reference: CAV DCO-(25-26) 180
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-021902
Classification (CPV): Orthopaedic supplies
Delivery area: Wales (UKL22)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06677f Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: Undertaken a Direct Award under the terms of the All Wales Orthopaedic, Trauma and Joint Replacement (CLI-OJEU-46491) Framework – Lot 2 (Knees)

Publisher note: (WA Ref:162510)

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £3,384,8421 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 20 Feb 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
ZIMMER BIOMET	£3,384,842 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 021902-2026-CAV-DCO (25-26) 180-1 · ZIMMER BIOMET
Signed
20 Feb 2026
Value
£3,384,842
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad	0	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

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

Procurement agentBody governed by public lawHealth 4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, UK, CF15 7QZContact name, email, phone

Clients of the procurement agent

Cardiff and Vale University Health BoardBeneficiary authority

Dispute resolution & review bodies

High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

ZIMMER BIOMET UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier Part Second Floor Stella, Windmill Hill Business Park, Swindon, South West, SN56NXContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.