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Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 22:57.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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ZIMMER BIOMET UK LIMITED

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£3.4m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Feb 2026
Award ID
021902-2026-CAV-DCO (25-26) 180-1
Status
active
Location
Swindon, UKK14, SN56NX, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV33141700 — Orthopaedic supplies

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CAV DCO-(25-26) 180
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
Undertaken a Direct Award under the terms of the All Wales Orthopaedic, Trauma and Joint Replacement (CLI-OJEU-46491) Framework – Lot 2 (Knees)

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
33141700
Description
Orthopaedic supplies

Covered By

GPA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33141700
Description
Orthopaedic supplies

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL22

Delivery Location

Description
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Id
GB-FTS-109

Identifier

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

Address

Street Address
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Locality
Cardiff
Region
UK
Postal Code
CF15 7QZ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Jane Boult
Telephone
+44 2921501500

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
ZIMMER BIOMET UK LIMITED
Id
GB-FTS-149316

Identifier

Legal Name
ZIMMER BIOMET UK LIMITED

Address

Street Address
Part Second Floor Stella, Windmill Hill Business Park
Locality
Swindon
Region
UKK14
Postal Code
SN56NX
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1793584500
Fax Number
+44 1793584569

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 3
Name
High Court
Id
GB-FTS-111

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court

Address

Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 2079477501

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
021902-2026-CAV-DCO (25-26) 180-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-149316
Name
ZIMMER BIOMET UK LIMITED

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
021902-2026-CAV-DCO (25-26) 180-1
Award ID
021902-2026-CAV-DCO (25-26) 180-1
Status
active
Date Signed
20 Feb 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
3,384,842
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UK · CF15 7QZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL22

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 021902-2026award, contract ·