---
title: "WID-Easy swab test (Pilot) at RUH Bath"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069411"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# WID-Easy swab test (Pilot) at RUH Bath

Buyer: ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069411

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## Summary

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "WID-Easy Swab Test (Pilot) at RUH Bath," under the Health Care Services industry category. This tender, classified under gynaecological hospital services, is situated in Bath, United Kingdom, within the region code UKK12. The procurement involves a comprehensive end-to-end service for a vaginal swab test aimed at detecting or ruling out endometrial cancer. A pilot programme is expected to start in June 2026 and run for eleven months, with a future notice date set for 22 May 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in medical testing services and healthcare supply chain management. Companies capable of supplying sampling kits, and handling the logistics of transporting samples and reporting test results will find this tender particularly appealing. Given the contract's value of £422,400, it presents a substantial opportunity for businesses adept at providing integrated healthcare solutions, leveraging both medical expertise and efficient logistical operations to meet the project's requirements.

## Notice

Provision of a full end to end testing service, covering the supply of sampling kits, transportation of samples, and reporting of results.
The test uses a simple vaginal swab to help detect or rule out the risk of endometrial (womb) cancer in women experiencing abnormal bleeding.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to procure a comprehensive end-to-end testing service. This will include the supply of sampling kits, transportation of samples, and the reporting of test results.
An initial pilot programme is scheduled to commence in June 2026 and will run for a period of eleven (11) months. During this pilot phase, it is anticipated that approximately 320 tests will be undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042240-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £422,400 |
| 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 | ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Newbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 08:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042240-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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