Planning

PHW-FTS-62129 North Wales Total Automation System

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 10:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PHW-FTS-62129 North Wales Total Automation System". This process, focusing on the services industry category, specifically laboratory services, is aimed at updating and potentially expanding the Total Automation System at the Glan Clwyd bacteriology laboratory. The contracting authority, located in Cardiff, plans to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested bidders until 30th June 2026. A contract period is anticipated to start on 25th November 2027 and may extend until 25th November 2033. Key milestones include a scheduled pre-tender engagement phase, indicating a proactive approach to understanding market capabilities and potential supplier interest.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to the significant budget of £5,000,000 allocated for this procurement. Companies specialising in laboratory services, automation systems, or related health technologies, particularly those with experience in delivering complex healthcare solutions, would find this procurement highly suitable. The engagement in pre-tender activities reflects the organisation's commitment to a transparent and competitive procurement process, encouraging innovation and collaboration within the industry, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand in the UK health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHW-FTS-62129 North Wales Total Automation System

Notice Description

Public Health Wales (PHW) are seeking to engage pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders regarding a refresh and potential expansion of our Total Automation System at Glan Clwyd bacteriology laboratory.

Planning Information

The purpose of the Notice is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders. Questionnaires and further information available from NWSSP.ProcurementCataloguePathology@wales.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016768-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2027 - 25 Nov 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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