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PROVISION OF DYPD KITS - MASS ARRAY

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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16 Dec 2025 at 11:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Dec 2025 at 15:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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03 Dec 2025 at 14:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is for the provision of DYDP Kits – Mass Array, under the industry category of laboratory reagents. This tender pertains to the supply of reagents, consumables, software updates, technical support, and maintenance services for the Agena MassARRAY system utilised by the All Wales Medical Genomics Service. The location of procurement activities is primarily in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage as of the latest update, dated 16th December 2025. The contract, awarded to Agena Bioscience, is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and will end on 31st December 2028, with a contract value of £132,573 excluding VAT. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold and without competition, highlighting the necessity for compatibility with existing systems and continued service delivery.

This procurement offers growth opportunities particularly for suppliers in the healthcare and genomic services sectors, providing a window for expertise in technical support and maintenance of critical medical equipment. Although Agena Bioscience has been directly awarded due to being the original equipment manufacturer, other businesses could focus on areas of integration or customised service solutions in similar contexts, fostering innovation and competitive edges in specialised medical technology markets. Companies specialising in laboratory reagents and software updates would be well-suited to explore opportunities arising from similar procurement processes, potentially enhancing their service portfolios and market reach within NHS Wales and other healthcare providers. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s focus on personalised cancer treatment and technical compatibility underscores the demand for highly specialised enterprises capable of delivering at scale within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF DYPD KITS - MASS ARRAY

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the provision of reagents, consumables, software updates, technical support, and maintenance services for the Agena MassARRAY system used by the All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) to deliver DPYD gene testing. This testing is critical for identifying patients at risk of severe toxicity from fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy drugs, enabling safer, personalised cancer treatment.Agena Bioscience is the only supplier capable of meeting these requirements due to technical reasons. They are the original equipment manufacturer of the MassARRAY system, which is already deployed within AWMGS. Awarding the contract to Agena ensures full compatibility with existing infrastructure, continuity of service, and access to essential reagents, consumables, and software updates. No alternative supplier can provide the necessary integration, validated clinical performance, and technical support required for NHS Wales operations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083271-2025
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

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,573 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£132,573 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
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
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Agena Bioscience

Further Information

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