Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), based in Bangor, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes. This procurement falls under the health services industry category, specifically dealing with pathology and blood analysis services. Governed by The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, this process aims to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process, with decisions being made by the Pathology Contracts Manager and Blood Sciences Service Manager. Currently, interested parties have until at least the 10th of July, 2026, to raise any enquiries or submit relevant information, as the intention approach notice will remain open for this duration.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in pathology and genetic testing services, to expand their operations. Given its focus on blood analysis and pathology services, companies with expertise in genetic testing and laboratory services stand to benefit. By engaging with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's procurement process, firms can cement a strategic partnership and potentially secure a significant role in the provision of health services within Wales. The procurement method, aimed at identifying the most suitable provider, underscores the importance of specialised skills and experience in the field, making it an ideal opportunity for established companies in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board intends to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process to award a contract for the provision of Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes including extraction

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) intends to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process under The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 for the provision of outsourced pathology testing services for HFE genes, including sample extraction. In accordance with the Most Suitable Provider Process, the Contracting Authority has considered which providers are capable of delivering the service and, having regard to the key criteria and all relevant information available at this time, considers that it is able to identify the most suitable provider to deliver the requirement. The Contracting Authority intends to award a single contract to the most suitable provider. This Intended Approach Notice will be published for a period of at least 14 days, allowing interested parties the opportunity to raise any enquiries or provide relevant information for consideration before a contract award decision is made. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. The contract is subject to The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 and is intended to be awarded using the Most Suitable Provider Process. Award decisions will be made by the BCUHB Pathology Contracts Manager and Blood Sciences Service Manager, supported by Procurement Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b954
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058169-2026
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
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 20262 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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