Planning

Culture Media & Associated Consumables

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

31 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating the competitive tender process for the procurement of Culture Media & Associated Consumables. This falls under the Health category and is at the Planning stage. The procurement aims to engage pre-tender market dialogue with potential suppliers. The procurement process will cater to various regions within the UK, with a key date for interested parties to register their interest by 11th April 2025. The total estimated value of the procurement is £5,000,000. Key contact for the tender process is Paul Whetnall, and pre-tender communication is encouraged via email.

This tender can create significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in supplying health-related consumables and culture media products. The procurement is divided into various lots, such as Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing, Culture Plated Media, Bottled Media, and more, making it well-suited for companies with niche expertise in these areas. Businesses participating in this tender can not only secure substantial contracts but also establish or strengthen their presence in the public health sector. The opportunity to engage in pre-tender dialogue allows businesses to better align their offerings with NHS Wales's needs, fostering potential long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Culture Media & Associated Consumables

Notice Description

NHS Wales is looking to go out to competitive tender for Culture Media & Associated Consumables. NHS Wales, via NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, would like to hold pre-tender dialogue with interested Bidders to explore options currently available. Interested parties are requested to complete the attached short questionnaire and return to Paul Whetnall by email to NWSSP.ProcurementCataloguePathology@wales.nhs.uk and include contact name; company name; telephone number and contact email address. Interested suppliers are asked to ensure their interest is registered by no later than 11th April 2025

Lot Information

Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing

AST Discs

Culture Plated Media

Culture Plate Media

Bottled Media

Bottled Media

Mycobacterium Solid Media

Mycobacterium Solid Media

MIC Testing

MIC Testing

Atmosphere Generation Systems

Atmosphere Generation Systems

Quality Control Organisms

Quality Control Organisms

Antisera

Antisera

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149494
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149494
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Paul Whetnall
Contact Email
paul.whetnall@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02921501069

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
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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