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title: "CLI-FTS-59480 PoCT INR Testing Managed Service and Clinical Decision Support Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05254f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-06-05"
---

# CLI-FTS-59480 PoCT INR Testing Managed Service and Clinical Decision Support Software

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05254f

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage for a competitive tender titled "CLI-FTS-59480 PoCT INR Testing Managed Service and Clinical Decision Support Software.” This procurement will cover services in the healthcare and software industry categories, specifically targeting pathology and medical software. The tender is intended to establish a managed service across Wales, with procurement initially focusing on market engagement. Businesses interested in participating must express their interest via email by 19th June 2026. Virtual meetings are planned to occur starting 29th June 2026, providing opportunities to shape the final tender specification. The formal procurement process is expected to continue, with a future notice anticipated by 10th August 2026, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs in the laboratory equipment and medical software sectors, particularly those involved in developing precision equipment and clinical decision support technologies. Companies capable of providing point-of-care testing services with integrated decision support software could benefit from participating. Additionally, businesses offering full-service maintenance, training, software upgrades and interfacing with existing NHS systems would be well-suited to compete. By entering this procurement process, businesses have the chance to secure a framework agreement with a value significantly above threshold, allowing for stable, long-term engagement with NHS Wales, tapping into the healthcare industry's evolving service needs.

## Notice

NHS Wales is looking to undertake a competitive tender for an All Wales PoCT INR Testing Managed Service and Clinical Decision Support Software.

### Planning Information

NWSSP Procurement Services are publishing this notice in order to invite interested Bidders to enter into preliminary-market engagement to explore market developments and shape the final service specification.
Interested Bidders are invited to express interest in writing by email to nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk ensuring ref "CLI-FTS-59480" is included in the subject line, by Friday 19th June 2026 17:00pm. 
It is envisaged meetings with interested Bidders will be held week commencing 29th June by Microsoft Teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053503-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053503-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 19:15 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027210-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053503-2026
  5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027210-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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