--- title: "WID-Easy swab test (Pilot) at RUH Bath" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06daf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06daf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06daf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06daf7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-08-04" --- # WID-Easy swab test (Pilot) at RUH Bath Buyer: ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06daf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06daf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06daf7.json) ## Summary The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the provision of a novel diagnostic service focused on gynaecological hospital services. This involves the introduction of the WID-Easy swab test, a pilot programme at their Bath location aimed at detecting or ruling out endometrial cancer. The procurement process is handled through a single tender process without prior call for competition, with an anticipated contract value of £422,400. The process is at the award stage with the intent to award notice published on 4th August 2026. Formal representations from interested parties must be submitted by 14th August 2026, marking the end of a 10-day standstill period. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare services industry to secure a contract for a cutting-edge diagnostic service that enhances patient care through minimally invasive techniques. Businesses equipped with expertise in pathology services, particularly those capitalising on innovations in diagnostic testing, such as Advanced Global Health Limited, the intended awardee, are well-suited to compete. Such a contract not only drives business growth but also aligns suppliers with NHS's long-term goals of delivering high-quality, integrated, and socially valuable health services. This project, scheduled between August 2026 and July 2027, offers a significant avenue for suppliers to establish a foothold in the specialised healthcare sector within the UK. ## 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 Provision of a full end to end testing service, including the supply of sampling kits, transportation of samples, laboratory testing, and the reporting of test results. The WID(r)-easy test is a new, minimally invasive diagnostic test available in the UK designed to help detect or rule out the risk of endometrial (womb) cancer in women experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding. The test uses a simple swab test offering a significantly less invasive alternative to current diagnostic procedures while supporting faster referral to the most appropriate clinical pathway. A service evaluation project would aim to test the initial adoption of the WID(r)-easy test at the Royal united Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS422,400.00. This is a new service with a new provider. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are between August 2026 and July 2027. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; This notice serves as an Intention to award under the PSR. The contract will not be awarded until the period has ended and any representations have been considered. No Conflicts of Interest were identified during the procurement process. A prior information Notice was published to allow suppliers to come forward if they believed they were capable. ### Procurement Information Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 14 August 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073601-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £422,400 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ADVANCED GLOBAL HEALTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073601-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aghealth.co.uk - https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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