Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Zimmer Biomet UK Limited SME
- Value
- £3,384,842
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals · Orthopaedic supplies (CPV 33141700)
- Region
- Wales
- Official notice
- 021902-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date20 Feb 2026
- Published11 Mar 2026Published 19 days after the contract date
Description
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.
About the supplier
Zimmer Biomet UK Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 00740767).