Planning

BCU-FTS-59576 - CELLULAR PATHOLOGY REAGENT DELIVERY AND COLLECTION

NHS WALES BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 10:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, is initiating a procurement process for a Cellular Pathology Reagent Delivery and Collection contract. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on engaging potential suppliers to express their interest by 22nd August 2025. Interested parties must request to complete a questionnaire to participate in this tender opportunity. With a focus on the goods category, specifically chemical reagents, the tender is based in the UK with a contract period starting from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029. The anticipated gross contract value is £180,000. This procurement falls under the Welsh devolved regulations and aligns with central government guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing or supplying chemical reagents, particularly those focusing on the health sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement particularly suitable due to the nature of the lot design, which promotes SME participation. Engaging in this contract could not only boost business visibility in the NHS market but also establish long-term relationships with one of the largest health boards in Wales. Companies that can provide efficient delivery and collection services for cellular pathology reagents would find this opportunity particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-FTS-59576 - CELLULAR PATHOLOGY REAGENT DELIVERY AND COLLECTION

Notice Description

Prior Engagement Notice: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) plans to run a competitive tender for a Cellular Pathology Reagent Delivery and Collection contract. NHS Wales, through the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, is inviting interested suppliers to request and complete a short questionnaire.

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/047946-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Liz Ewing
Contact Email
liz.ewing@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921501074

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JA
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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