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

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

Published
Published 27 August 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 5 October 2026 (15 days left)

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Overview

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services is seeking suppliers to provide Quality Control Organisms, Lysis Buffer, and Bottled Media (Culture Media) under an All-Wales Framework Agreement for NHS Bodies across Wales. The framework will run from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2030, with an option to extend for a further two years (maximum five years eight months total), and is divided into three lots that bidders may bid for individually or in combination. The estimated value is £2.285 million with a submission deadline of 5 October 2026.

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Lots (3)

  • Bottled Media

    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.

    £1,241,500
  • Lysis Buffer

    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.

    £1,163,000
  • Quality Control Organisms

    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.

    £50,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£2,285,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
27 August 2026
Questions by
28 September 2026
Deadline
5 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Culture medium

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  1. Contract Notice

    27 August 2026

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