Planning

OUTSOURCED LOGISTICS FOR SCAN SITES FOR NHS WALES SCREENING PROGRAMMES

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 12:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales is currently in the planning stage of their procurement process for the outsourcing of logistics solutions for mobile units within the Lung Cancer Screening Programme and the Breast Test Wales Programme. The procurement is being managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, located in Cardiff, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of Administration Services and is classified as a service procurement above the threshold. Key dates to note include the deadline for document requests and returns on 21st April 2026, with full programme details available via pre-market engagement. The contract period is expected to start on 10th October 2027 and run until 30th September 2037.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transportation services, particularly those experienced in mobile unit deployment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as the procurement process has identified suitability for such organisations. Companies with the capability to identify, assess, and manage logistics for healthcare mobile units will find this an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract potentially beneficial for business growth. The process will involve pre-market engagement, making it crucial for interested parties to engage early for a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OUTSOURCED LOGISTICS FOR SCAN SITES FOR NHS WALES SCREENING PROGRAMMES

Notice Description

PHW are scoping the outsourcing of logistics solutions for mobile units for the Lung Cancer Screening Programme and the Breast Test Wales Programme. This includes identification of potential sites, assessment of potential sites for suitability and booking of sites to align with the requirements of the programme. Full details of this Pre Market Engagement exercise are available upon request. The document must be requested by emailing Alexandra.Woodward@wales.nhs.uk. The email subject must state "OUTSOURCED LOGISTICS FOR SCAN SITES FOR NHS WALES SCREENING PROGRAMMES". Interested suppliers are encouraged to request the documents as soon as possible.Interested parties must request, complete and return the documents Alexandra.Woodward@wales.nhs.uk by 5pm on 21st April 2026. N.B.1. No estimated costs for the requirement are available at this stage. N.B.2. The estimated contract dates reflect the anticipated live programme date for Lung Screening.

Planning Information

PHW are scoping the outsourcing of logistics solutions for mobile units for the Lung Cancer Screening Programme and the Breast Test Wales Programme. This includes identification of potential sites, assessment of potential sites for suitability and booking of sites to align with the requirements of the programme. Full details of this Pre Market Engagement exercise are available upon request. The document must be requested by emailing Alexandra.Woodward@wales.nhs.uk. The email subject must state "OUTSOURCED LOGISTICS FOR SCAN SITES FOR NHS WALES SCREENING PROGRAMMES". Interested suppliers are encouraged to request the documents as soon as possible.Interested parties must request, complete and return the documents Alexandra.Woodward@wales.nhs.uk by 5pm on 21st April 2026. N.B.1. No estimated costs for the requirement are available at this stage. N.B.2. The estimated contract dates reflect the anticipated live programme date for Lung Screening.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ffa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032819-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2027 - 30 Sep 2037 Over 5 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
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)
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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