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title: "2526-079-STA-PHW Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06548c"
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# 2526-079-STA-PHW Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06548c

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## Summary

The Public Health Wales NHS Trust is conducting a procurement process titled "2526-079-STA-PHW Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting "Microbiological cultures," and is crucial for supporting essential diagnostic referencing. The procurement was completed with a direct award method, justified by technical reasons due to the unique expertise of the supplier, Charles River UK Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Kent. The contract was signed on the 27th of March, 2026, and the period of performance extends from the 1st of April, 2026, to the 31st of March, 2031, with a gross value of £180,000.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in supplying specialised preclinical research models to engage with a public health organisation. Companies with experience in microbiological cultures and those classified as small to medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete in this space, particularly given the preference for specific technical capabilities delineated in the tender’s rationale. Engaging in such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio, demonstrating capability in supporting critical public health initiatives and potentially leading to further business opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales (PHW) to support essential diagnostic referencing

### Procurement Information

Single supplier available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030097-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,188 |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4BZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARLES RIVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 08:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030097-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013707-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030097-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013707-2026
  16th February 2026 - Transparency 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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