CLI-FTS-62821 Quality Control Organisms, Lysis Buffer, & Bottled Media (Culture Media)

Procurement reference

CLI-FTS-62821

Procurement description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (NWSSP ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, invites tenders on behalf of NHS Bodies across Wales for the appointment of suitably qualified suppliers to provide Quality Control Organisms, Lysis Buffer, and Bottled Media (Culture Media) under an All-Wales Framework Agreement.

The Framework Agreement will have an initial duration from 1st January 2027 to end 31st August 2030, with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to a maximum total duration of five years and eight months.

The procurement is divided into three Lots. Bidders may submit tenders for one, two, or all three Lots.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

2285000.00 GBP to 2454500.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM to 31 August 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2032

Is a framework being established?

Yes

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Contracting authority locations

• UKL

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Public Health Wales Trust

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Velindre University NHS Trust

Framework operation description

As stated in the ITT document

Description

Prepared, ready to use bottled media supplied in various volumes, typically for food, water, and environmental microbiological testing. Lot includes various bottled media, agar slopes, waters, and ancillary bottled items.

CPV classifications

• 24931250 - Culture medium

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

1241500.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1489800.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

With an option to extend for a further 2 years

Award criteria

Description

A laboratory reagent used to break down cells and release intracellular components, including proteins, nucleic acids and other cellular materials, for subsequent laboratory analysis and testing.

CPV classifications

• 24931250 - Culture medium

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

1163000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1395600.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for a further 3 years

Award criteria

Description

Used to ensure tests are accurate and reliable. They serve as a standard to verify that reagents, media, and stains are working correctly.

Organisms are maintained as stock cultures and come from reference collections. Lot includes numerous NCTC organisms.

CPV classifications

• 24931250 - Culture medium

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

50000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

60000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for a further 2 years

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

05 October 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

28 September 2026, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

26 November 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English