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Reagents for Immunohistochemistry

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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26 Aug 2026 at 14:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, procured reagents for the immunohistochemistry service within Cellular Pathology. The requirement covers goods used in laboratory diagnostic work, classified as medical consumables and blood-testing reagents. The buying organisation procured on behalf of NHS Wales, with Swansea Bay University Health Board also identified as a buyer. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. This opportunity is relevant to manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist laboratory-supply companies able to provide immunohistochemistry reagents for NHS cellular pathology services. It concerns the supply of consumable products rather than construction, facilities management, consultancy or general clinical services.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. One lot was completed and awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. The award value is £15,158 excluding VAT, or £18,189 including VAT. The contract period runs from 7 September 2026 to 31 December 2026, with signature scheduled for 7 September 2026. The published outcome identifies Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd as the selected supplier. The requirement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender, so the recorded process does not set out scored quality, price or technical criteria. The contract covers the single requirement for immunohistochemistry reagents.

This outcome demonstrates NHS Wales demand for specialist immunohistochemistry consumables supporting Cellular Pathology. A credible future competitor would need a dependable supply of medical and blood-testing reagents suitable for laboratory diagnostic use, together with the technical knowledge to match the requirements of immunohistochemistry services. Strong product availability, traceable distribution and the capacity to supply an NHS health board would be commercially important. Suppliers should also understand how laboratory consumables are specified, ordered and supported in a public healthcare environment. The incumbent is a large specialist microscopy and laboratory technology company, indicating that relevant sector expertise and established healthcare supply capability can support delivery of this type of requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reagents for Immunohistochemistry

Notice Description

Provision of reagents for the Immunohistochemistry service within Cellular Pathology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ecc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081392-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

33140000 - Medical consumables

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,158 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Additional Buyers

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BAGLAN, PORT TALBOT
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LTD

Further Information

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