Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Procurement Team, E9 Mezzanine, Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
UK
Contact person: Sarah Ogungbe
E-mail: sarah.ogungbe@nhs.net
NUTS: UKK1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
WID-Easy swab test (Pilot) at RUH Bath
Reference number: W225153
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of a full end to end testing service, covering the supply of sampling kits, transportation of samples, and reporting of results.<br/>The test uses a simple vaginal swab to help detect or rule out the risk of endometrial (womb) cancer in women experiencing abnormal bleeding.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
422 400.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK12
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking to procure a comprehensive end-to-end testing service. This will include the supply of sampling kits, transportation of samples, and the reporting of test results.<br/>An initial pilot programme is scheduled to commence in June 2026 and will run for a period of eleven (11) months. During this pilot phase, it is anticipated that approximately 320 tests will be undertaken.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
22/05/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/05/2026