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title: "PHW-DIR-60856 Serology Managed Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a913"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# PHW-DIR-60856 Serology Managed Service Contract

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a913

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed in this document involves a direct award for the continuation of the Serology Managed Service Contract by the Public Health Wales NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This contract is part of the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry category and aims to ensure seamless delivery of serology testing services critical for public health. The procurement process is at the award stage as of May 2026, following a direct award method to continue the existing contract with Abbott Laboratories Ltd. The procuring entity, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, is managing the procurement on behalf of the buyer. The contract period starts on 1st July 2026, initially planned to conclude on 22nd August 2026, with an extension option available, potentially extending the contract until 30th November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare and medical supplies sector, particularly those with capabilities to support high-stakes public health initiatives, such as continuous serology services. Companies with established infrastructure and expertise in the medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors would be well-positioned to compete in future tender openings in this area. The nature of the direct award underscores the importance of existing relationships and demonstrated ability to meet crucial healthcare delivery requirements without service interruption, an aspect critical for innovative businesses aiming to establish or grow within public health service domains.

## Notice

Public Health Wales is required to maintain continuity of the existing serology service provision where equipment and infrastructure is in place.The current Serology Managed Service Contract is with Abbott Laboratories Ltd, which began 23rd November 2015. The MSC also incorporates third-party suppliers who provide and maintain key laboratory infrastructure and consumables. Their contributions are critical to delivering a seamless and comprehensive serology testing service across both operational sites.The contract was originally awarded following a competitive open tender process on a 7-year basis and was extended for three additional years in 2022, allowing for a new contract end date of 22nd November 2025. Due to significant risks to patient care, diagnostic turnaround times, and public health surveillance, any disruption to serology testing services would severely impact the ability detect and control infectious diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, HIV, and hepatitis. Given the critical nature of these services, ensuring continuity through a reliable, compatible managed service arrangement is essential for safeguarding public health and maintaining service integrity.The proposed Direct Award is limited to the continuation of the existing provision to mitigate risk for a 9 months + 3 months period.

### Procurement Information

Public Health Wales is required to maintain continuity of the existing serology service provision where equipment and infrastructure is in place. The service is linked to equipment that is in situ and integrated with laboratory workflows. Appointing an alternative supplier would require the equipment to be replaced, requiring a significant reconfiguration. Continuity of the existing service is essential for patient care. A change of supplier is not operationally feasible at this time. The proposed Direct Award is limited to the continuation of the existing provision to mitigate risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051029-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,254,215 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 16:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051029-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 14:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050923-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051029-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050923-2026
  29th May 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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