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PHW-FTS-64080-Service, Maintenance and Calibration of Pipettes across Public Health Wales Sites

Public Health Wales · NHS and health

In brief

Public Health Wales is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment work (Wales).

The estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

Bids close at midday, Monday 2 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Thursday 29 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 2 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 60% · Technical 40%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for laboratory equipment contracts in this region (from 25 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Public Health Wales are looking for a highly qualified and experienced contractor to deliver comprehensive maintenance and repair services for Public Health Wales Infection Services. This includes the inspection, maintenance, repair and calibration of all pipettes used within PHW Infection Services. Public Health Wales Trust recognises the importance of the Welsh Language to the communities it serves. Consequently, responses to an invitation to quote or tender will be accepted in Welsh as well as English. However, please note that tender responses submitted only in Welsh will be translated by the Health Board into English before consideration. Those involved in translating the document will…Read the full description
Public Health Wales are looking for a highly qualified and experienced contractor to deliver comprehensive maintenance and repair services for Public Health Wales Infection Services. This includes the inspection, maintenance, repair and calibration of all pipettes used within PHW Infection Services. Public Health Wales Trust recognises the importance of the Welsh Language to the communities it serves. Consequently, responses to an invitation to quote or tender will be accepted in Welsh as well as English. However, please note that tender responses submitted only in Welsh will be translated by the Health Board into English before consideration. Those involved in translating the document will be barred from taking decisions on awarding tenders. Full details outlining the scope of the works are contained within the eTender Wales invitation to Tender. The tender will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender based on 40% quality and 60% cost as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 02/11/2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered. The etenderwales bravosolutions ref:project_64080 and itt_127653. Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1790771139229.944241-1

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 29 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 2 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 092496-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 092496-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.