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title: "PHW-FTS-63130 Virology Managed Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e9d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# PHW-FTS-63130 Virology Managed Service Contract

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e9d

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## Summary

The Public Health Wales NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of procuring a "Virology Managed Service Contract" aimed at enhancing its diagnostic, surveillance, and outbreak response capabilities. This procurement process is focused on non-serology molecular laboratory managed services and is intended for deployment across the Microbiology Network within three regions in the UK, under the main procurement category of services. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline by 4th June 2026, with virtual engagement sessions scheduled on 17th and 18th June 2026. The procurement is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, with specific location delivery in the UKL region. This process is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, applying a competitive tender method for public authority procurement.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in pathology services, immunoassay analysers, and medical laboratory services. The contract, valued at an estimated £5.88 million gross, requires providers to deliver high-quality molecular diagnostics, regulatory compliance, and support for public health functions with UKAS accreditation. The procurement invites participation from firms capable of offering automated molecular diagnostics, compatible assays, and capacity for emergency surges. This is an ideal opportunity for companies that can provide innovative, efficient, and reliable laboratory solutions, enabling long-term growth and partnerships in the field of virology diagnostics.

## Notice

Public Health Wales requires the provision of specialist non-serology molecular laboratory managed service to support diagnostic, surveillance, and outbreak response functions. The service must deliver accurate, timely, and UKAS compliant molecular testing to support patient care, incident management, and national health protection programmes. The objective of this tender is to secure a provider that can deliver: * High quality automation for molecular diagnostics across three regions within the PHW Microbiology Network. * Compatible assays for all of the equipment under this contract * Open platform to allow for alternative assays /supplier kits if required and agreed * Timely results to support clinical decision making * Capacity for surge or outbreak situations * Robust quality assurance and regulatory compliance * Value for money, transparency, and operational reliability The provider must provide evidence to support the following molecular targets. a. Molecular targets * PCR / RT PCR for respiratory viruses (e.g., Influenza A + B, RSV, SARS CoV 2) * Sexual Health markers (Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis) * Mycology PCR markers (including Aspergillus and Candida) * Sample collection kits for relevant assays * Potential for future additions of another compatible molecular assays. * b. Specialist / Reference Services * Genotyping or sequencing * Support for outbreak investigations Please note that cost and term information is only estimated and subject to change.

### Planning Information

Public Health Wales are looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide a fully comprehensive non-serology Virology Managed Service Contract.. We invite interested parties to express their interest in this procurement by email to nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk no later than 17:00 hrs Thursday 4th June 2026. We aim to hold pre tender engagement with interested parties virtually by using Microsoft Teams on 17th and 18th June 2026 to discuss requirement to help shape the specification further. 
Interested parties will be provided allocated a slot on one of the two engagement days to attend a remote engagement session via Microsoft Teams. Bidders will be provided with a brief scope of service document and asked to prepare a brief presentation of how they could meet this requirement. There will then be time for a brief Question and Answer session.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046858-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| 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 | CARDIFF |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 38434580 - Immunoassay analysers
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 09:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046858-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046858-2026
  21st May 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

## Provenance

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