CLI-FTS-58921 Culture Media and Associated Consumables
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · NHS and health
In brief
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) awarded this contract to E&O Laboratories Ltd, Launch Diagnostics Ltd and Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Ltd on 28 August 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £8,809,108 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
It is split into 11 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Antimicrobial Sensitivity TestingWhat this lot coversAntimicrobial Sensitivity Testing. Used to help find the best treatment for bacterial and certain fungal infections. Lot includes testing discs, identification discs, and Mueller Hinton plated media. | — | — |
Plated Media - Mueller Hinton-F (NAD)What this lot coversGrowth medium used to culture bacterial isolates and their susceptibility to antibiotics. Lot includes Mueller Hinton agar with 5% defibrinated horse blood and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). | — | — |
Plated Media - CultureWhat this lot coversA solid or semi-solid substance that provides the necessary nutrients for microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi, to grow and multiply. Lot includes Chromogenic, Fastidious Anaerobe (FAA) and Columbia. | — | — |
Plated Media - Braziers CCEYWhat this lot coversA specialised, selective plated media used to isolate and identify Clostridium from patient samples. Lot includes Braziers CCEY agar with lysed horse blood, cefoxitin, cyclomerize and egg yolk emulsion. | — | — |
Plated Media – Triple Wrapped.What this lot coversA nutrient-rich growth medium sterilised using gramma radiation with and protected by three layers of packaging to maintain sterility and prevent contamination. Lot includes both 55mm and 90mm irradiated plates. | — | — |
Bottled Media.What this lot coversPrepared, ready to use 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. | — | — |
Mycobacterium Solid Media.What this lot coversUsed for the isolation and identification of mycobacterium species, such as the presence of tuberculosis. Lot includes both acidified and non-acidified glycerol and pyruvate media. | — | — |
MIC Gradient Strips.What this lot coversPorous strips impregnated with pre-defined gradient of an antimicrobial agent, for determining the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that will stop the growth of a microorganism. Lot includes numerous antimicrobial gradient strips. | — | — |
Atmospheric Generation Systems.What this lot coversDevices that create specific gaseous environments for microbial culture and testing. Lot includes microaerophilic, anaerobic, co2 generating packs, indicator sachets, boxes, and jars. | — | — |
Quality Control Organisms.What this lot coversUsed 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. | — | — |
Antisera.What this lot coversUsed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, used for identifying unknown bacteria and viruses through various serological tests. Lot includes monovalent and polyvalent antisera. For example, salmonella and shigella. | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| E&O Laboratories Ltd (SME) Launch Diagnostics Ltd Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Ltd | Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing | £6,741,113 | Awarded 7 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 070972-2025
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 075122-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 075209-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 083009-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
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From notice 070972-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2025, last updated 2 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.