Planning

CLI-FTS-59480 PoCT INR Testing Managed Service and Clinical Decision Support Software

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 15:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 19:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage for a competitive tender titled "CLI-FTS-59480 PoCT INR Testing Managed Service and Clinical Decision Support Software.” This procurement will cover services in the healthcare and software industry categories, specifically targeting pathology and medical software. The tender is intended to establish a managed service across Wales, with procurement initially focusing on market engagement. Businesses interested in participating must express their interest via email by 19th June 2026. Virtual meetings are planned to occur starting 29th June 2026, providing opportunities to shape the final tender specification. The formal procurement process is expected to continue, with a future notice anticipated by 10th August 2026, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs in the laboratory equipment and medical software sectors, particularly those involved in developing precision equipment and clinical decision support technologies. Companies capable of providing point-of-care testing services with integrated decision support software could benefit from participating. Additionally, businesses offering full-service maintenance, training, software upgrades and interfacing with existing NHS systems would be well-suited to compete. By entering this procurement process, businesses have the chance to secure a framework agreement with a value significantly above threshold, allowing for stable, long-term engagement with NHS Wales, tapping into the healthcare industry's evolving service needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CLI-FTS-59480 PoCT INR Testing Managed Service and Clinical Decision Support Software

Notice Description

NHS Wales is looking to undertake a competitive tender for an All Wales PoCT INR Testing Managed Service and Clinical Decision Support Software.

Planning Information

NWSSP Procurement Services are publishing this notice in order to invite interested Bidders to enter into preliminary-market engagement to explore market developments and shape the final service specification. Interested Bidders are invited to express interest in writing by email to nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk ensuring ref "CLI-FTS-59480" is included in the subject line, by Friday 19th June 2026 17:00pm. It is envisaged meetings with interested Bidders will be held week commencing 29th June by Microsoft Teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05254f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053503-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48180000 - Medical software package

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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