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Framework for the Provision of FFP3 Masks

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 23:16.

Opportunity overview

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Procurement Services intends to establish a multi-supplier, unranked Framework Agreement for the supply of unvalved disposable FFP3 respirators for use across NHS Wales organisations and other eligible public sector bodies. The Framework Agreement will provide access to a range of compliant FFP3 respiratory protective equipment designed to protect wearers against airborne particulate hazards in clinical and non-clinical environments. Products awarded to the Framework Agreement will be required to meet the technical, regulatory and quality requirements specified within the procurement documentation, including applicable standards and legislation relevant to FFP3 respiratory protective equipment. The Framework Agreement is intended to support participating organisations in meeting their respiratory protection requirements by providing access to a variety of FFP3 respirator designs, sizes and fit profiles to accommodate differing user populations and local fit-testing requirements. Call-off Contracts may be awarded through either Direct Award or Mini-Competition in accordance with the Framework Agreement. Participating organisations will be able to select the product and supplier that best meet their clinical, operational and commercial requirements, taking into account factors such as fit test suitability, product performance, lead times, availability, shelf life and price. The Framework Agreement is expected to support the ongoing supply of FFP3 respirators for routine healthcare activities, infection prevention and control measures, and emergency preparedness requirements throughout the duration of the agreement.

Classification

  • CPV33199000 — Medical clothing

Lots

  • Lot 1£20m

Documents and notices

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
MED-FTS-63699
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Published risks
Risk of increased demand due to unforeseen circumstances including epidemics and pandemics could require volumes purchased to increase substantially.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
The framework agreement is able to be utilised by Health Boards, Trusts and Special Health Authorities within NHS Wales, including the organisations listed below and the successors; Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (PPON: PVLN-4733-WJBQ) Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (PPON: PHBY-3981-QBMR) Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (PPON: PPPR-7969-BTJG) Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (PPON: PBCZ-4581-GCVG) Health Education and Improvement Wales (PPON: PRNH-7564-JLCQ) Hywel Dda University Health Board (PPON: PNPY-2728-GCWW) Powys Teaching Health Board (PPON: PRPD-9627-GHYN) Public Health Wales NHS Trust (PPON: PBXD-6758-YMPY) Swansea Bay University Health Board (PPON: PQDY-1678-DHXN) Velindre University NHS Trust (including NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership) (PPON: PXWV-6492-CGMN) Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (PPON: PGRH-6439-XWLV)
Description
The Framework Agreement will be established as a multi-supplier, unranked framework for the supply of unvalved disposable FFP3 respirators. Participating organisations will have the option to award Call-off Contracts either through Direct Award or by undertaking a Mini-Competition between eligible Framework Suppliers. Direct Award will be the default call-off mechanism. Participating organisations may select products and suppliers based on the information provided during the framework procurement process, including product specification, fit test performance, clinical suitability, lead times, product availability, shelf life, price and any other requirements relevant to their organisation. Participating organisations may request additional information from Framework Suppliers, including fit test data and product performance information, to support purchasing decisions. Where a participating organisation requires further competition, has complex or specialised requirements, seeks additional value-added services, or considers it necessary to achieve best value, it may conduct a Mini-Competition. Mini-Competitions will be undertaken between all Framework Suppliers capable of meeting the requirement and will be awarded in accordance with the award criteria specified within the Mini-Competition documentation. All Call-off Contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement and any additional requirements specified within the relevant Call-off documentation.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

cy
en

Tender Period

Ends
24 Aug 2026, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Aug 2026, 18:00

Expected award period

Ends
21 Sept 2026, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
30 days

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
The deadline for submission of tenders has been updated to Monday 24th August 2026.
Id
078709-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
24,000,000
Amount
20,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Compliant Bid
Description
PASS/FAIL

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
1
Weight
order
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Qualification - Conditions for Participation
Description
PASS/FAIL

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
2
Weight
order
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
PASS/FAIL

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
3
Weight
order
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Commercial
Description
PASS/FAIL

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
4
Weight
order

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As detailed within the tender documents, available for free and unrestricted access at https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As detailed within the tender documents, available for free and unrestricted access at https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33199000
Description
Medical clothing

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
078709-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
18 Aug 2026, 17:00
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Id
GB-PPON-PXWV-6492-CGMN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXWV-6492-CGMN

Address

Street Address
Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF14 4HH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL22

Contact

Name
Gareth Stallard

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF14 4HH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 066908-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 070942-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 078709-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·