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Provision of Fungitell Kinetic Assay for Public Health Wales

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Public Health Wales NHS Trust focuses on the provision of Fungitell Kinetic Assay for the detection of (1-3)-Beta-D-glucan in body fluids, particularly blood, as part of the NICE sepsis pathway testing regime. This tender, under the category of laboratory reagents, concluded with a direct award and is currently at the award stage, scheduled for contract signature by 7th May 2026. The contract will commence on 14th May 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027, with a gross contract value of £497,271.40. The procurement activity is carried out by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of Public Health Wales, located at 2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff, UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the laboratory reagents industry. Associates of Cape Cod International Inc., a large-scale supplier, has been identified as the supplier for this contract, indicating that businesses with established expertise in providing clinically validated assay kits, especially those meeting NICE guidelines, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The direct procurement method underscores the importance of having unique and validated solutions in line with regulatory pathways, highlighting opportunities for businesses capable of innovation and compliance with technical and clinical standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fungitell Kinetic Assay for Public Health Wales

Notice Description

Provision of Fungitell Kinetic Assay for Public Health Wales for the detection of (1-3)-Beta-D-glucan (BDG) in body fluids, particularly blood, for the diagnostic indication of fungal infection in line with the NICE sepsis pathway testing regime. Fungitell is the only kit system specified within the NICE guidelines as part of the sepsis pathway that is clinically validated.

Procurement Information

Fungitell is the only clinically validated kit system specified within the NICE guidelines as part of the sepsis pathway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039856-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£414,392 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATES OF CAPE COD INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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