Planning

PHW-FTS-63130 Virology Managed Service Contract

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Public Health Wales NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of procuring a "Virology Managed Service Contract" aimed at enhancing its diagnostic, surveillance, and outbreak response capabilities. This procurement process is focused on non-serology molecular laboratory managed services and is intended for deployment across the Microbiology Network within three regions in the UK, under the main procurement category of services. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline by 4th June 2026, with virtual engagement sessions scheduled on 17th and 18th June 2026. The procurement is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, with specific location delivery in the UKL region. This process is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, applying a competitive tender method for public authority procurement.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in pathology services, immunoassay analysers, and medical laboratory services. The contract, valued at an estimated £5.88 million gross, requires providers to deliver high-quality molecular diagnostics, regulatory compliance, and support for public health functions with UKAS accreditation. The procurement invites participation from firms capable of offering automated molecular diagnostics, compatible assays, and capacity for emergency surges. This is an ideal opportunity for companies that can provide innovative, efficient, and reliable laboratory solutions, enabling long-term growth and partnerships in the field of virology diagnostics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHW-FTS-63130 Virology Managed Service Contract

Notice Description

Public Health Wales requires the provision of specialist non-serology molecular laboratory managed service to support diagnostic, surveillance, and outbreak response functions. The service must deliver accurate, timely, and UKAS compliant molecular testing to support patient care, incident management, and national health protection programmes. The objective of this tender is to secure a provider that can deliver: * High quality automation for molecular diagnostics across three regions within the PHW Microbiology Network. * Compatible assays for all of the equipment under this contract * Open platform to allow for alternative assays /supplier kits if required and agreed * Timely results to support clinical decision making * Capacity for surge or outbreak situations * Robust quality assurance and regulatory compliance * Value for money, transparency, and operational reliability The provider must provide evidence to support the following molecular targets. a. Molecular targets * PCR / RT PCR for respiratory viruses (e.g., Influenza A + B, RSV, SARS CoV 2) * Sexual Health markers (Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis) * Mycology PCR markers (including Aspergillus and Candida) * Sample collection kits for relevant assays * Potential for future additions of another compatible molecular assays. * b. Specialist / Reference Services * Genotyping or sequencing * Support for outbreak investigations Please note that cost and term information is only estimated and subject to change.

Planning Information

Public Health Wales are looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide a fully comprehensive non-serology Virology Managed Service Contract.. We invite interested parties to express their interest in this procurement by email to nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk no later than 17:00 hrs Thursday 4th June 2026. We aim to hold pre tender engagement with interested parties virtually by using Microsoft Teams on 17th and 18th June 2026 to discuss requirement to help shape the specification further. Interested parties will be provided allocated a slot on one of the two engagement days to attend a remote engagement session via Microsoft Teams. Bidders will be provided with a brief scope of service document and asked to prepare a brief presentation of how they could meet this requirement. There will then be time for a brief Question and Answer session.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046858-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

38434580 - Immunoassay analysers

85111800 - Pathology services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2035 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 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)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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