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Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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05 Dec 2025 at 13:57

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05 Dec 2025 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has awarded a contract for the supply of Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels intended to support the GP Test Requesting and Results Reporting Service until December 2028. This contract falls under the 'goods' category according to the procurement classification and involves a direct award due to the supplier's unique capability to fulfil the Health Board's technical and operational requirements seamlessly. The Health Board, located in Cardiff, operates under the Welsh devolved regulations and ensures continuity of service critical to patient care across its services. The direct award was granted to Jones & Brooks Limited, a supplier from Lancashire, known for its capability in pathology specimen handling, essential for the holistic integration with TrakCare LIMS. Key dates include the contract's commencement on 18th December 2025 and the standstill period ending on 16th December 2025.

This tender offers specific opportunities for businesses specialising in the healthcare supplies sector, particularly those with expertise in pathology specimen management solutions. Companies capable of integrating products with existing healthcare systems like TrakCare LIMS may find growth opportunities through tenders like this one. Although this contract is directly awarded due to technical requirements, it signals potential future opportunities for emerging firms to develop unique solutions that could challenge existing suppliers on technical and operational fronts, especially SMEs in the healthcare industry seeking to leverage innovative integrations with existing medical systems. Firms with a proven track record could explore collaborations with healthcare boards to ensure seamless service delivery without compromising on patient care standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health board intends to award a contract for the supply of Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels to the support the GP Test Requesting and Results Reporting Service, which is integrated with TrakCare LIMS. These products are essential for pathology specimen handling and continuity of service across the Health Board. The award will be made to Jones& Brooks Limited as a direct award under the procurement Act 2023 due to the supplier's unique ability to meet the Health's Board technical and operational requirements without disruption to patient care.

Procurement Information

The Health Board requires continuity of supply for Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels, which are critical to the GP service integrated with TrakCare LIMS. These products are essential for safe and efficient specimen handling across multiple clinical areas. Jones & Brookes Limited is the incumbent supplier whose products have been fully evaluated and approved for compliance with Health Board standards. No alternative supplier can meet the technical specifications, integration requirements, and operational standards without significant risk to patient care and service continuity. Changing supplier would require revalidation of products, system integration checks, and clinical sign-off, which would introduce delays and operational risk. Therefore, a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 is justified to maintain service continuity and patient safety.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080183-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141610 - Collection bag

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,367 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2028 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
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

Jones & Brooks, Limited

Further Information

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