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Purchase of an Oral Performance Instrument

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

Buyer Contact Info

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

Buyer Address: 4-5 Charnwood Court,, Cardiff, UKL22, CF14 3UZ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Amy Charles

Contact Email: amy.charles3@wales.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
33118.0 GBP
Published
12 Mar 2026, 10:54
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
23 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
22 Feb 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
SEVERN HEALTHCHARE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) has identified a requirement to purchase an Oral Performance Instrument for use within the Speech and Language Therapy Department. The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument is a clinical tool used to measure and improve the strength of the tongue and lips. Procurement of this device will support the assessment and treatment of patients with Dysphagia (swallowing disorders), assist with speech therapy interventions, and aid rehabilitation following illness or injury. The device will enable clinicians to objectively measure oral muscle strength and deliver targeted therapy programmes, supporting improved patient outcomes and enhanced clinical assessment within the service. Due to the IOPI Pro 3.1 being regarded as clinical standard the Health Board the decision has been made to publish a Transparency Notice in order to direct award the contract to Severn Healthcare Technologies Limited. Severn Healthcare Technologies Limited are the only UK distributer and training provider of the IOPI Pro.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: P0455 - Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) system

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