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Wales Cancer Biobank Slide Scanner

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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20 Jun 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has undertaken a direct procurement process for a Wales Cancer Biobank Slide Scanner, a medical equipment contract awarded to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd. This procurement, governed by UK legislation 2023/54, is classified under the 'goods' category and was executed through a direct award methodology, which implies a below-threshold and non-competitive approach. The contract commenced on 26th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 26th March 2026, with the aim of ensuring integration and compatibility with NHS pathology systems at University Hospital Wales, located at Heath Park Campus, Cardiff.

This procurement presents significant expansion opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised medical equipment, especially those capable of aligning their technological offerings with existing NHS frameworks. While the current contract was awarded without a competitive tender process, similar businesses with expertise in this niche market could position themselves for future openings by demonstrating their capability to integrate with established healthcare systems, thus facilitating smoother operations and improved medical services. Large companies, particularly those with established reputations in the healthcare equipment sector, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Wales Cancer Biobank Slide Scanner

Notice Description

Direct award to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited as the system is currently embedded within the NHS pathology laboratories in University Hospital Wales at Heath Park Campus, and we would like to ensure that our systems are integrated and compatible with the NHS pathology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034085-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,201 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jamie Jones
Contact Email
jonesj156@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

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