---
title: "PHW-FTS-62129 North Wales Total Automation System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065bbc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# PHW-FTS-62129 North Wales Total Automation System

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065bbc

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## Summary

Public Health Wales NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PHW-FTS-62129 North Wales Total Automation System". This process, focusing on the services industry category, specifically laboratory services, is aimed at updating and potentially expanding the Total Automation System at the Glan Clwyd bacteriology laboratory. The contracting authority, located in Cardiff, plans to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested bidders until 30th June 2026. A contract period is anticipated to start on 25th November 2027 and may extend until 25th November 2033. Key milestones include a scheduled pre-tender engagement phase, indicating a proactive approach to understanding market capabilities and potential supplier interest.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to the significant budget of £5,000,000 allocated for this procurement. Companies specialising in laboratory services, automation systems, or related health technologies, particularly those with experience in delivering complex healthcare solutions, would find this procurement highly suitable. The engagement in pre-tender activities reflects the organisation's commitment to a transparent and competitive procurement process, encouraging innovation and collaboration within the industry, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand in the UK health sector.

## Notice

Public Health Wales (PHW) are seeking to engage pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders regarding a refresh and potential expansion of our Total Automation System at Glan Clwyd bacteriology laboratory.

### Planning Information

The purpose of the Notice is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders. 
Questionnaires and further information available from NWSSP.ProcurementCataloguePathology@wales.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016768-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jul 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2027 - 25 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,999,999 |
| 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 | 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 10:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016768-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016768-2026
  25th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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