AwardedAwarded 29 May 2026
Consumables - (Covaris)
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board · NHS and health
In brief
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board awarded medical supplies work to Covaris Ltd on 29 May 2026.
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What the notice says
This contract covers the supply of Covaris consumables required to support laboratory and diagnostic activities.The consumables are proprietary to Covaris equipment and are specifically designed to be fully compatible with existing systems in use. Due to this proprietary nature, Covaris is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only supplier able to provide suitable consumables. There are no equivalent third-party alternatives available that meet the required technical specifications without posing risks to equipment performance, reliability, or warranty.As a result, this procurement has been undertaken on a single supplier basis to ensure continuity of service, maintain system integrity, and support ongoing laboratory operations.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Covaris Ltd | £748,038 | Awarded 29 May 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 051161-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 051197-2026
About the buyer
Cardiff and Vale University Health BoardLast 12 months
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108Awards
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From notice 051161-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 June 2026, last updated 1 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.