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title: "PHW-ITT-61337 BLUE LIGHT / AD HOC / OUT OF HOURS COURIER FOR MICROBIOLOGY SAMPLES - PHW - S E WALES REGION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b55"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# PHW-ITT-61337 BLUE LIGHT / AD HOC / OUT OF HOURS COURIER FOR MICROBIOLOGY SAMPLES - PHW - S E WALES REGION

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b55

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## Summary

The Public Health Wales NHS Trust, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, is planning a procurement process for a Blue Light Courier Service dedicated to transporting microbiology samples across the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "PHW-ITT-61337 BLUE LIGHT / AD HOC / OUT OF HOURS COURIER FOR MICROBIOLOGY SAMPLES – PHW – SE WALES REGION," falls under the services category with a specific focus on courier services. It is currently in the planning stage with a market engagement notice informing potential suppliers of this upcoming opportunity. Key dates include the publication of the detailed specification along with the invitation to tender (ITT) expected in a few weeks, and a milestone due on 28th January 2026. The procurement process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations, with a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those experienced in handling urgent and sensitive consignments. Companies that can offer blue light transportation services to ensure the timely delivery of critical microbiological samples will find this opportunity well-suited for their capabilities. The procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the contract period set from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028, and potential renewal options. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's market presence in the health sector, specifically within the South East Wales region, and provide substantial business growth potential through a projected contract value of up to £90,000.

## Notice

This notice is to inform the market of the upcoming tender opportunity for a Blue Light Courier Requirement for Microbiology samples for Public Health Wales. The courier must be able to transport urgent samples under blue lights across the United Kingdom.

### Planning Information

This notice is solely to inform the market of the upcoming tender opportunity. 
A full detailed specification document will be published along with the ITT in the next few weeks. 
Suppliers will be able to submit a bid proposal via eTender which will be evaluated in accordance with the scoring matrix.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005394-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | TYNDALL STREET |
| 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 | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL2 East Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 15:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005394-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005394-2026
  21st January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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