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PHW-FTS-62033 - HCV LATERAL FLOW TESTS

Public Health Wales NHS Trust

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01 May 2026 at 13:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales is initiating a procurement process titled "PHW-FTS-62033 - HCV LATERAL FLOW TESTS," which aims to support Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) screening services, crucial for combating diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and syphilis. The buying organisation is the Public Health Wales NHS Trust, headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender is categorized under miscellaneous medical devices and products, with an emphasis on community-based testing. The key procurement stage is the tender phase, with the procurement method described as an open procedure. Interested parties should note several important dates: the submission deadline is set for 2nd June 2026 at 12:00 pm, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions for community health testing. Companies that can manufacture or supply lateral flow tests, with a focus on accessibility and ease of use, would be ideally suited for this contract. The procurement includes a substantial budget, with a gross value of £169,200, and invites bids from SMEs, thus encouraging competition and innovation. Businesses that can meet the selection criteria, including economic and technical capabilities, and those adept at operating under UK and Welsh devolved regulations, will find this tender a promising prospect for growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHW-FTS-62033 - HCV LATERAL FLOW TESTS

Notice Description

Public Health Wales (PHW) is committed to supporting the national Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) screening services, including for HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and syphilis. collection and analysis of samples across our screening programs. The timely and efficient processing of these samples is critical to achieving the World Health Organization's (WHO) ambitious elimination targets for HIV, HBV, HCV, and syphilis. As part of this, Welsh Government produced a circular mandating that Welsh Prisons achieve and maintain elimination of Hepatitis C amongst the prison population. Public Health Wales have been supporting this effort and have begun to introduce this test as part of the general community Point of Care testing pathway. Use of an oral swab as opposed to a needle or finger price test supports wider usage in community testing by providing equitable access for: * Individuals with needle phobia who may refuse any alternative means of testing * Patients with poor venous access, who may otherwise refuse blood-based testing. * Hard-to-reach populations, where venepuncture or finger-prick testing is a barrier. * Non-phlebotomist testers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06904c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040513-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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