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2526-027-STA-PHW CRU SPECIFIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY PRODUCTS

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Public Health Wales NHS Trust involves the provision of Cryptosporidium Reference Unit specific molecular biology products. This award involves the supply of microbiological cultures, classified under the goods category. The tender was executed using a direct procurement method, which is below the threshold and conducted without competition, reflecting an efficient yet streamlined approach. The procurement stage is complete, and it concerns the Public Health Wales NHS Trust based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Life Technologies has been chosen as the supplier, with the contract active from 1st November 2025 through to 31st October 2028, having been signed on 7th October 2025. This procurement is aligned with Welsh devolved regulations and focuses on central government public authority requirements. The gross contract value amounts to £89,999.99.

This procurement tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in molecular biology products, microbiological research, and laboratory supplies. The direct procurement method indicates an opportunity for established businesses to offer specialised products without competitive bidding pressures. Large-scale suppliers with the capacity to meet stringent quality and regulatory standards would be well-suited to engage in such tenders, particularly those already coordinating closely with NHS entities. Located in Cardiff, the process invites collaboration within the Public Health sector, opening avenues for strategic partnerships and showcasing in UK healthcare and research domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-027-STA-PHW CRU SPECIFIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY PRODUCTS

Notice Description

Provision of Cryptosporidium Reference Unit specific molecular biology products to Public Health Wales

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068830
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036454-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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