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Contract for the supply of STSTI CT/GC testing along with HIV/HBV/HCV and Syphilis testing

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

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:31

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07 Jan 2021 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded contracts for the supply of testing kits for STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) along with syphilis, HIV, HBV, and HCV testing. This procurement falls under the services category with the focus on pathology services within the UK's health sector, reflecting the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The contracts have involved emergency procedures to ensure continuity of online self-sampling services when Public Health Wales laboratories faced increased demand due to national Covid-19 testing campaigns. These contracts were awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, highlighting their urgency. Key stages of the contracts were completed with respective awards signed on 4th December 2020 and procurement decisions made known on 15th April 2026, indicating the process's completion amidst ongoing challenges during the pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pathology service providers capable of handling high-volume requests for STI testing kits. Businesses well-suited to compete include large-scale laboratories with expertise in managing both high demand and complex logistics associated with health testing services such as HSL Pathology in London. SMEs specialising in digital health services and innovative postal supply chain solutions may also find niches within this ongoing online self-sampling framework, particularly those with capabilities to support sustainable service expansion across Wales. The awarded contracts ensure a stable and agile testing service provider environment fostering growth potential by participating in crucial public health initiatives managed by NHS Wales amidst challenging conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of STSTI CT/GC testing along with HIV/HBV/HCV and Syphilis testing

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership on behalf of Public Health Wales NHS Trust wish to inform the market that due to the Covid-19, global pandemic they are awarding a contract for the provision of Sexually Transmitted Infection testing kits, postal envelopes and any other associated consumables to continue an online service for self-sampling. NHS Wales Trust have been running an online service for self-sampling for STI's since 2018 and will eventually expand to an All Wales Agreement. Public Health Wales laboratories previously supported the expansion which has been agreed by Welsh Government. However, during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Public Health Wales laboratories were suspended for the use of STI sampling to support the national testing campaign. Therefore in order to enable the provision of STI testing and to continue the patient online service for self-sampling, Public Health Wales awarded a contract to HSL Pathology Lab to continue the testing in private laboratories during the height of the pandemic. However, now that the cases associated with the Covid-19 pandemic are rising further and the Public Health Wales laboratories are overwhelmed with Covid-19 testing, the service are awarding an extension contract to HSL Pathology Lab. The external provider are currently able to deal with 15000 requests a week between now and end of March 2021 in order to ensure continuation of sexual health testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership on behalf of Public Health Wales NHS Trust wish to inform the market that due to the Covid-19, global pandemic they are awarding a contract for the provision of Sexually Transmitted Infection testing kits, postal envelopes and any other associated consumables to continue an online service for self-sampling. NHS Wales Trust have been running an online service for self-sampling for STI's since 2018 and will eventually expand to an All Wales Agreement. Public Health Wales laboratories previously supported the expansion which has been agreed by Welsh Government. However, during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Public Health Wales laboratories were suspended for the use of STI sampling to support the national testing campaign. Therefore in order to enable the provision of STI testing and to continue the patient online service for self-sampling, Public Health Wales awarded a contract to HSL Pathology Lab to continue the testing in private laboratories during the height of the pandemic. However, now that the cases associated with the Covid-19 pandemic are rising further and the Public Health Wales laboratories are overwhelmed with Covid-19 testing, the service are awarding an extension contract to HSL Pathology Lab. The external provider are currently able to deal with 15000 requests a week between now and end of March 2021 in order to ensure continuation of sexual health testing.

Procurement Information

NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership on behalf of Public Health Wales NHS Trust wish to inform the market that due to the Covid-19, global pandemic they are awarding a contract for the provision of Sexually Transmitted Infection testing kits, postal envelopes and any other associated consumables to continue an online service for self-sampling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02886c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034102-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,394,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HSL Pathology

The Doctors Laboratory

Further Information

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