Planning

Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is planning a procurement process under the tender title "Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes" with a primary focus on pathology services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85111800, relates to health services and involves providing pathology testing and extraction services specifically for HFE genes. The planned value of this procurement stands at £65,000 and services are to be delivered within the region of UKL. Interested providers must express their interest by emailing the Board by 5pm on Friday, 12th June 2026, as part of the initial procurement stage. Following this, NWSSP Procurement Services, along with the Health Board, will evaluate providers to select a suitable partner. The procurement is carried out under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 and is covered by the GPA agreement, with a future notice date set for 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health, particularly pathology, to engage with one of the leading health boards in the United Kingdom. Companies with capabilities in gene testing and analysis, particularly those that offer immediate and ongoing service provisions, will find this opportunity highly beneficial for growth. The professional relationship for a duration of twelve months could serve as a platform for demonstrating innovative testing methods and quality service delivery, particularly in niche genetic testing services. Given the focus on health services, firms with a proven track record in pathology and laboratory services are especially well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes

Notice Description

Provision of Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes including extraction for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)

Lot Information

Lot 1

BCUHB are looking to appoint a provider to undertake provision of Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes and extraction, under The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Providers must express interest by means of emailing NWSSP.ProcurementCataloguePathology@wales.nhs.uk by 5pm Friday 12th June 2026. As part of the service the provider will be required to perform the extraction as well as the testing, and must have capacity to undertake immediately and ongoing for a 12 month period. NWSSP Procurement Services in conjunction with the Health Board will then engage with providers who have expressed interest to determine if the most suitable provider can be identified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053458-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Y Faenol
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

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