Scope
Reference
2526-079-STA-PHW
Description
Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales (PHW) to support essential diagnostic referencing.
Contract 1. 2526-079-STA-PHW Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales
Supplier
Contract value
- £152,188 excluding VAT
- £182,625.99 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The authority have concluded that the award of this contract to a single supplier is justified on technical grounds. The required service relies on specialist strains of models that are exclusively provided by the supplier.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Single suppliers technical reasons
Supplier
Charles River UK Limited
- Companies House: 00950184
Manston Road, Margate
Kent
CT9 4LT
United Kingdom
Email: supplier.care@crl.com
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. 2526-079-STA-PHW Provision of Preclinical Research Models for Public Health Wales
Contracting authority
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXD-6758-YMPY
2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
United Kingdom
Email: nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Services on behalf of all orgs in NHS Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +441443848585
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys