Pre Market engagement of SMART beds
Details
- Value
- £100,000
- Topic
- Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- Published
- 24 November 2025
- Submission
- 16 January 2026
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
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.
Timeline
- Completed: Pre-tender published24 November 2025Current notice
About the buyer
NHS Wales - Shared Services Partnership is hosted by Velindre NHS Trust and buys as a healthcare body for every health board and trust in Wales through its Procurement Services division. Tenders are advertised on Sell2Wales and run through the eTenderWales portal. Frameworks cover capital equipment, pharmaceuticals, clinical supplies, food, utilities, maintenance, IT and the commissioning of healthcare services. Local procurement teams work with each health board alongside sourcing, supply chain and accounts payable teams. Where appropriate, tenders are split into smaller lots so SMEs can bid.
UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.
Over the past 5 years, most of NHS Wales - Shared Services Partnership's contract awards have been in health and social work, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals and repair and maintenance.
Relevant CPV codes
- 31000000 · Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33000000 · Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@nhs-wales-shared-services-partnership.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@nhs-wales-shared-services-partnership.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@nhs-wales-shared-services-partnership.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@nhs-wales-shared-services-partnership.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@nhs-wales-shared-services-partnership.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@nhs-wales-shared-services-partnership.gov |
76 similar open tenders
See more open tenders related to Pre Market engagement of SMART beds.
- Open tender
Supply of Sample Tubes
- Open tender
Laryngoscope Blades & Associated Consumables
- Open tender
BCU-FTS-63584 YGC CHILLIER REPLACEMENT
Related topics
Topics related to Pre Market engagement of SMART beds, ranked by notice volume.
- 3,797£136.9bn
- 44,608£7.6tn
Related buyers
Buyers similar to NHS Wales - Shared Services Partnership.
- 137£164.7m
- 90£48.9m
- 34£3.5m
- 15£3.6m
- 11£1.7m
- 275£1.2bn
- 185£4.1bn
- 152£1.4bn
- 131£58.5m
- 116£49.1m
Win more public sector contracts
Track every UK and Ireland tender in one place — set up alerts, find decision-makers, and never miss an opportunity.
