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Histopathology Specimen Reporting Outsourcing

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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12 Sep 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, announcing an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Wales 2025. The contract is for the outsourcing of histopathology specimen reporting services, specifically under the Health Trust Europe Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting. Located in the Central Valleys, this process falls under the 'services' industry category with a focus on pathology services. The procurement method was limited, and the procurement stage is currently set at the award phase. This particular notice marks the announcement for the intention to award, and the standstill period will end by midnight on 24th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those with the capability for transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images across multiple specialties such as Dermatology, Gynaecology, and more. It is ideal for companies like Cyted UK Ltd and Source BioScience UK Limited (trading as Source LDPath), who have already expressed interest or participated. Large-scale organisations with a focus on maintaining high-quality, socially responsible practices, collaboration, service sustainability, and the ability to improve access and reduce health inequalities will find this tender particularly advantageous. With a contract value of £2,000,000 and emphasis on quality and value, this is an exceptional opportunity for businesses looking to grow within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Histopathology Specimen Reporting Outsourcing

Notice Description

This notice marks the intention to award a contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg under the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime- Wales 2025) Cellular Pathology Services to include transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images

Lot Information

Testing & reporting on Dermatology & Placenta Specialities

This notice is an intention to award a contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg under the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime- Wales 2025) for continuation of Provision of outsourced Histopathology Reporting services to support increased demand and capacity shortfalls within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB's Cellular Pathology department. Services include transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images across multiple specialties: Dermatology, Head & Neck, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast, General, Placenta, and Gastrointestinal. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period up to midnight 24th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Testing & reporting on Head & Neck, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast, General & Gastrointestinal Specialities

This notice is an intention to award a contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg under the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime- Wales 2025) for continuation of Transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images across multiple specialties: Head & Neck, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast, General and Gastrointestinal. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period up to midnight 24th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Procurement Information

This notice marks the intention to award a contract under the HealthTrust Europe (HTE) Framework Agreement - Diagnostic Service Solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05994a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056133-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Steven Leonard
Contact Email
steven.leonard3@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
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
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CYTED

SOURCE BIOSCIENCE UK LIMITED (NOW TRADING AS SOURCE LDPATH

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