Scope
Reference
PHW-OJEU-57456
Description
Public Health Wales (PHW) are seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections. The service will consist of the provision of kits to patients following a request via an online portal (currently in place), testing of kits once returned and notification of results to PHW/Patients.
Total value (estimated)
- £12,500,000 excluding VAT
- £15,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions are available to be taken at Public Health Wales' discretion in two 12 month increments
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85111800 - Pathology services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per ITT Documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per ITT Documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 August 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk (ITT code itt_118525)
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | As Per ITT Documents |
Cost | 60.00% |
| Technical | As Per ITT Documents |
Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
As per tender documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RYT
2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mat Williams
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: Management of Tender and Contract Managment
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4-5 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mat Williams
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys