Cardiff and Vale Knee Contract
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Estimated Value
Up to £3,384,842
Deadline
Not specified
Published
11 March 2026
Type
goods
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. 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.
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Award Details
ZIMMER BIOMET UK LIMITED
£3,384,842
Likely incumbents
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- 1
MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
3 contracts wonlatest 6 Jul 2026£742,959
total awarded
- 2
INTERSURGICAL LIMITED
2 contracts wonlatest 22 Jul 2026£742,959
total awarded
- 3
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
2 contracts wonlatest 6 Jul 2026£742,959
total awarded
- 4
Critical Healthcare Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 6 Jul 2026£742,959
total awarded
- 5
VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
2 contracts wonlatest 1 Jul 2026
MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Key Dates
Published
11 March 2026
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