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
- Vocera Communications UK LTd
- Value
- £57,554.33
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Telecoms equipment · Data-transmission equipment (CPV 32260000)
- Region
- Wales
- Official notice
- 031616-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date15 Jan 2026
- Published7 Apr 2026Published 82 days after the contract date
Description
This procurement covers the purchase of upgraded Vocera Sync Badges and associated accessories to support clinical communication across Hafan Y Coed and wider Health Board areas. The Vocera Sync Badge is a hands‑free, wearable communication device designed for use in fast‑paced clinical environments, enabling staff to make and receive calls, broadcast messages, and access critical alerts without relying on traditional telephony systems. The purchase includes a one‑off supply of updated Sync Badge devices and accessories required to replace existing end‑of‑life equipment, ensuring continued operational efficiency, staff safety, and communication reliability. In addition to the hardware purchase, the contract includes a one‑year maintenance and support agreement covering software updates, technical support, and hardware servicing to maintain device performance and minimise service disruption.
About the supplier
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