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BCU-FTS-59576 Cellular Pathology Reagent Delivery and Collection

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2026 at 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Jun 2026 at 15:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 12:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 11:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board buys chemical reagents for its cellular pathology laboratories, including formalin, xylene and other specialist products used to prepare and analyse tissue specimens. These supplies support investigations of malignant and benign tumours and other tissue and cellular abnormalities, helping laboratories provide diagnoses and guide treatment. The requirement also includes reliable, timely delivery and collection of associated chemical waste for compliant disposal, supporting continuity of laboratory operations and regulatory compliance. Procurement activity was managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on the Health Board’s behalf. Delivery is for the Health Board’s services in Wales.

The procurement is complete and a contract has been awarded to CellPath Limited. The award was made on 25 June 2026 for £175,000 excluding VAT (£210,000 including VAT). The contract was signed on 4 August 2026 and runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with a possible 12-month extension. It was a single-lot, open procedure. Bids were assessed on technical quality, including social value, weighted at 40%, and price, weighted at 60%; the published description says price was not the only criterion. One bid was received, from an SME, and one supplier was selected. The lot was marked as suitable for SMEs.

For suppliers preparing to compete for this Health Board’s cellular pathology requirement in a future procurement, the award indicates demand for a dependable supply of formalin, xylene and other specialist reagents, combined with a service to collect and dispose of associated chemical waste in accordance with regulatory requirements. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate reliable, timely delivery that can support uninterrupted laboratory use, as well as the capability to handle chemical waste safely and compliantly. The evaluation placed greater weight on technical quality, including social value, than on price alone, so suppliers should be able to evidence the quality and resilience of their service alongside competitive pricing. The lot was considered suitable for SMEs, and the award attracted one SME bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-FTS-59576 Cellular Pathology Reagent Delivery and Collection

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Cellular Pathology routinely uses substantial volumes of Formalin, Xylene, and other specialised reagents in the histological preparation and analysis of tissue specimens. These reagents are critical in investigating a broad spectrum of conditions, including malignant and benign tumours, as well as other tissue and cellular abnormalities, to enable accurate diagnosis and guide targeted treatment pathways. BCUHB seeks to appoint a suitably qualified supplier capable of delivering a reliable and timely supply of these reagents, alongside a dedicated service for the safe collection and compliant disposal of associated chemical waste. This will ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations, full regulatory compliance, and continuity of service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension period of twelve (12) months

Planning Information

Interested parties are to request to short questionnaire by email to NWSSP.ProcurementCataloguePathology@wales.nhs.uk and include contact name; company name; telephone number and contact email address. Interested suppliers are asked to ensure their interest is registered by no later than 22nd August 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099518-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696300 - Chemical reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
25 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Additional Buyers

NHS Wales Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Y Faenol
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cellpath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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