---
title: "PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04452b"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH WALES"
published: "2025-07-23"
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# PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04452b

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## Summary

Public Health Wales has concluded a procurement process titled "PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting" in the domain of data network support services. This initiative falls under the services category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically impacting regions such as Wales and the South-West of England. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract awarded to Cardiff University, signed on 27th February 2024. The procurement method used was limited, executed without a prior publication of a call for competition, as the service was deemed essential for the routine delivery of pathogen genomics services through CLIMB servers.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in data network and server maintenance services. Companies that can provide robust server hosting, maintenance, and parts replacement are well-suited to gain from such procurement contracts, especially those that can operate effectively within government frameworks and in collaboration with higher education institutions. The awarded contract to a large institution like Cardiff University highlights prospects for partnerships with academia, making it ideal for businesses adept at providing high-level, specialised technical services to the public sector.

## Notice

When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts.

### Procurement Information

When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts. The CLIMB servers are essential for the routine service delivery of Mycobacterial identification, resistance profiling of M.tuberculosis and cluster analysis for outbreak control and management. The service is provided for both Wales and the South-West of England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042228-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4BZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042228-2025
- 4 Mar 2024 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006844-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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