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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 09:07

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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 Information

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

Notice Details

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
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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 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Charles River UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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