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PHW-FTS-63130 Virology Managed Service Contract — Public Health Wales NHS Trust | UKGovscan
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PIPELINEPreliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · Public Health Wales NHS TrustRef ocds-h6vhtk-069e9d
PHW-FTS-63130 Virology Managed Service Contract
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Contract Value
£4,900,000
excluding VAT · £5,880,000 including VAT · Above the relevant threshold
A planning notice whose dates have passed. Look for the tender or award notice that followed it. The tender notice was expected on 1 September 2026.
Description
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.
Objectives
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.