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2526-079-STA-PHW Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 08:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Public Health Wales NHS Trust is conducting a procurement process titled "2526-079-STA-PHW Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting "Microbiological cultures," and is crucial for supporting essential diagnostic referencing. The procurement was completed with a direct award method, justified by technical reasons due to the unique expertise of the supplier, Charles River UK Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Kent. The contract was signed on the 27th of March, 2026, and the period of performance extends from the 1st of April, 2026, to the 31st of March, 2031, with a gross value of £180,000.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in supplying specialised preclinical research models to engage with a public health organisation. Companies with experience in microbiological cultures and those classified as small to medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete in this space, particularly given the preference for specific technical capabilities delineated in the tender’s rationale. Engaging in such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio, demonstrating capability in supporting critical public health initiatives and potentially leading to further business opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

2526-079-STA-PHW Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales

Notice Description

Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales (PHW) to support essential diagnostic referencing

Procurement Information

Single supplier available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06548c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030097-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,188 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (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
CF10 4BZ
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

CHARLES RIVER

Further Information

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