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PHW-ITT-58174 Dried Blood Spot Cards

Public Health Wales NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 16:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 15:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the supply of Dried Blood Spot Cards, supporting vital Blood-Borne Virus screening services such as HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and syphilis testing. This contract, managed under Welsh devolved regulations by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, was awarded to Trafalgar Scientific. The procurement took place in Cardiff, involving an open competitive method and was finalised on 18th December 2025, with the contract becoming active from 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2028. The main industry category of this public health procurement is goods, specifically miscellaneous medical devices and products.

This opportunity is substantial for businesses involved in manufacturing medical devices as it reflects a critical demand for reliable supply and innovation in public health services. Trafalgar Scientific's success in securing the contract exemplifies how large-scale suppliers can align their offerings with public healthcare requirements. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective medical products, particularly those specialising in blood sample collection, are well-positioned to engage in similar tenders offering growth in the healthcare sector. The contract emphasised cost and quality criteria, encouraging companies to enhance product efficiency while ensuring adherence to public procurement standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHW-ITT-58174 Dried Blood Spot Cards

Notice Description

Public Health Wales (PHW) is committed to supporting the national Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) screening services, including for HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and syphilis. As part of this effort, PHW requires a consistent and reliable supply of Dried Blood Spot (DBS) sample collection cards, which are critical for ensuring the accurate collection and analysis of samples across our screening programs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084624-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Public Health Wales 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
CF10 4BZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Trafalgar Scientific

Further Information

Notice Documents

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