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Histopathology reporting

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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28 May 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has completed a procurement process titled "Histopathology reporting" with a focus on services provided by medical laboratories. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85145000, was conducted to ensure continued safe diagnostic turnaround times through outsourced histopathology reporting services. The procurement falls within the main category of services and has been awarded as a direct contract without a prior call for competition, utilising a framework agreement. The contract was signed on 28th May 2026, and the awarded contract, valued at £971,000, is to be serviced at the University Hospital of Wales, located in Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom. The process adhered to the legal basis of directive 2014/24/EU and was conducted under the status of completed procurement.

The awarded contract presents opportunities for large businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in histopathology reporting, to expand their reach within the healthcare sector. DIAGNEXIA UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been awarded the contract, suggesting a preference for suppliers with well-established operations and expertise in managing the demands of high-pressure diagnostic services. Businesses with the right qualifications and experience in tissue sample analysis could markedly benefit, offering further capacity-building and service enhancement opportunities in the health sector as the NHS Wales undergoes transformation. This contract underscores a significant growth avenue for entities focused on healthcare services and solutions.

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Notice Title

Histopathology reporting

Notice Description

This agreement is for the provision of outsourced histopathology reporting services to support Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in maintaining safe diagnostic turnaround times during periods of demand pressure. The contract provides access to specialist external reporting capacity to supplement in-house services where required. It ensures continuity of this clinically critical service during a period of wider NHS Wales pathology transformation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to the provision of histopathology reporting services to support diagnostic activity. The service includes the analysis and reporting of tissue samples by appropriately qualified professionals to ensure timely and accurate clinical outcomes. The requirement has arisen due to ongoing service demand and capacity pressures, necessitating external support to maintain turnaround times and continuity of service. A transparency notice was issued to reflect the continuation of services with the incumbent supplier, pending formalisation of contractual arrangements in line with governance, compliance, and procurement requirements.

Procurement Information

Direct award via a framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a778
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050242-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£971,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks 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
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
Post Town
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIAGNEXIA

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