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/059971-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- SME
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
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 25 Jun 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- 10 Apr 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 5 Jan 2026Expired
- Award Date
- 24 Jun 2026Today
- Contract Period
- 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
- Additional Buyers
NHS WALES BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059971-2026
25th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016830-2026
25th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047946-2025
12th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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