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Official procurement procedure
Pre Market engagement of SMART beds
Electrical machinery
apparatus
equipment and consumables; lighting
+2 more
UK
Published value
£100,000
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Velindre University NHS Trust: "Pre Market engagement of SMART beds". Published status: planning. Published value: £100,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Velindre University NHS Trust | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planning No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £100,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Velindre University NHS Trust
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Velindre University NHS Trust. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
2.3Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationModerate Concentration
West Suffolk College (Eastern Education Group)Top vendor: 35.6% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 39 active published awards; 3 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| West Suffolk College (Eastern Education Group) | 1 win | £226,500 |
| Height Lift & Shift Limited | 1 win | £105,117 |
| Lee Wakemans Limited | 1 win | £64,000 |
| MacGregor Smith Limited | 1 win | £49,570 |
| Allegiant Group Ltd | 1 win | £47,877 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityVelindre University NHS Trust | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusplanning | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published24 Nov 2025, 11:56 GMT | Last source update24 Nov 2025, 11:56 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationElectrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting, Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-05e73e | ||
What is being bought
Title: Market Engagement – SMART Beds
Organisation: Velindre NHS Trust
Description of Requirement:
Velindre NHS Trust is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a potential future procurement for the provision of SMART beds. This notice aims to inform suppliers of the forthcoming requirement and invite interested parties to provide information on products that may meet the Trust’s clinical, ergonomic, and operational needs within bed delivery environments.
The Trust is interested in SMART bed solutions that offer:
-High levels of patient comfort suitable for extended treatment durations
-Ergonomic and fully adjustable features to support patient safety and staff usability
-Compliance with infection prevention and control standards
-A modern aesthetic and high-quality design
-Durable materials that support long-term operational efficiency and value for money
Purpose of Engagement:
The aim of this market engagement is to explore available products, understand technological capabilities, and assess potential cost models. This exercise will support the Trust in shaping any future procurement approach and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective solutions that enhance both patient and staff experience.
Interested suppliers are invited to share:
-Product information and technical specifications
-Evidence of relevant standards, certifications, and compliance
-Details of available features and optional enhancements
-Indicative pricing structures or cost frameworks
-Any additional supporting materials relevant to SMART bed solutions
Important Note:
This notice is issued solely for the purpose of market engagement and does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure. Any future procurement activity will be conducted in accordance with applicable public procurement regulations.
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £100,000
24 Nov 2025, 11:56 GMT - Status changed to planning
24 Nov 2025, 11:56 GMT - Official notice release published
24 Nov 2025, 11:56 GMT - Buyer information updated
24 Nov 2025, 11:56 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedplanningPublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
24 Nov 2025, 11:56 GMT - Procedure published
24 Nov 2025, 11:56 GMT - engagement
16 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT · scheduledTitle: Market Engagement – SMART Beds Organisation: Velindre NHS Trust Description of Requirement: Velindre NHS Trust is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a potential future procurement for the provision of SMART beds. This notice aims to inform suppliers of the forthcoming requirement and invite interested parties to provide information on products that may meet the Trust’s clinical, ergonomic, and operational needs within bed delivery environments. The Trust is interested in SMART bed solutions that offer: High levels of patient comfort suitable for extended treatment durations Ergonomic and fully adjustable features to support patient safety and staff usability Compliance with infection prevention and control standards A modern aesthetic and high-quality design Durable materials that support long-term operational efficiency and value for money Purpose of Engagement: The aim of this market engagement is to explore available products, understand technological capabilities, and assess potential cost models. This exercise will support the Trust in shaping any future procurement approach and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective solutions that enhance both patient and staff experience. Supplier Input Requested: Interested suppliers are invited to share: Product information and technical specifications Evidence of relevant standards, certifications, and compliance Details of available features and optional enhancements Indicative pricing structures or cost frameworks Any additional supporting materials relevant to SMART bed solutions Important Note: This notice is issued solely for the purpose of market engagement and does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure. Any future procurement activity will be conducted in accordance with applicable public procurement regulations. Please contact: Sian Evans sian.evans16@wales.nhs.uk or Sian Head sian.head2@wales.nhs.uk
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Velindre University NHS Trust
Contracting authority GB-NHS-RQFDocuments (1)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 24 Nov 2025, 11:56 GMT
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |