---
title: "PHW-FTS-62033 - HCV LATERAL FLOW TESTS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06904c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# PHW-FTS-62033 - HCV LATERAL FLOW TESTS

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06904c

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## Summary

The NHS Wales is initiating a procurement process titled "PHW-FTS-62033 - HCV LATERAL FLOW TESTS," which aims to support Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) screening services, crucial for combating diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and syphilis. The buying organisation is the Public Health Wales NHS Trust, headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender is categorized under miscellaneous medical devices and products, with an emphasis on community-based testing. The key procurement stage is the tender phase, with the procurement method described as an open procedure. Interested parties should note several important dates: the submission deadline is set for 2nd June 2026 at 12:00 pm, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions for community health testing. Companies that can manufacture or supply lateral flow tests, with a focus on accessibility and ease of use, would be ideally suited for this contract. The procurement includes a substantial budget, with a gross value of £169,200, and invites bids from SMEs, thus encouraging competition and innovation. Businesses that can meet the selection criteria, including economic and technical capabilities, and those adept at operating under UK and Welsh devolved regulations, will find this tender a promising prospect for growth in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Public Health Wales (PHW) is committed to supporting the national Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) screening services, including for HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and syphilis. collection and analysis of samples across our screening programs. The timely and efficient processing of these samples is critical to achieving the World Health Organization's (WHO) ambitious elimination targets for HIV, HBV, HCV, and syphilis. As part of this, Welsh Government produced a circular mandating that Welsh Prisons achieve and maintain elimination of Hepatitis C amongst the prison population. Public Health Wales have been supporting this effort and have begun to introduce this test as part of the general community Point of Care testing pathway. Use of an oral swab as opposed to a needle or finger price test supports wider usage in community testing by providing equitable access for: * Individuals with needle phobia who may refuse any alternative means of testing * Patients with poor venous access, who may otherwise refuse blood-based testing. * Hard-to-reach populations, where venepuncture or finger-prick testing is a barrier. * Non-phlebotomist testers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040513-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,000 |
| Lots value | £141,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 12:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040513-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040513-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlITTReferenceforthisprojectwillbe:itt_123292
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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