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OUTSOURCING OF HISTOLOGY SPECIMENS

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has embarked on a procurement process titled "OUTSOURCING OF HISTOLOGY SPECIMENS" to enhance cellular pathology capacity at Singleton Hospital. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified with CPV code 85100000, and involves the UKL18 region. The process follows a direct award route under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), utilising the HealthTrust Europe (HTE) Framework Agreement. Notably, the procurement method entails an award without prior publication of a call for competition due to urgent capacity needs, with the contract to commence on 22nd September 2025. The contract, set for a duration of 180 days, has been awarded to Cyted UK Ltd, with a standstill period for representations closing on 18th September 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in diagnostic services, particularly those experienced in pathology reporting. The direct award to Cyted UK Ltd highlights the importance of readiness and prior experience in the field, as the supplier's ability to quickly operationalise and provide continuity of service is paramount. Large firms with existing capabilities in delivering cellular pathology services will find this procurement particularly favourable, given the stringent timelines and regulatory framework under which this process has been conducted. This tender underscores an urgent demand within the healthcare sector, reflecting potential for strategic partnerships and service provision efficiencies that align with the NHS's objectives to reduce waiting times and enhance service capacity.

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Notice Title

OUTSOURCING OF HISTOLOGY SPECIMENS

Notice Description

To support the Welsh Government's efforts to reduce waiting times within Cellular Pathology services at Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), a Direct Award is intended to be made to CYTED UK Ltd for the provision of outsourced specimen testing. The service contract is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Contract Award Notice a contract under Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales). This notice confirms the intention of Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) to award a contract via Direct Award under the HealthTrust Europe (HTE) Framework Agreement: Supply of Diagnostic Services, reference HTE-010497, Lot 2 - Pathology Reporting. The proposed contract is for a short-term outsourcing arrangement to increase cellular pathology capacity at Singleton Hospital. The selected provider, CYTED UK Ltd, will deliver a full "wet, block and slide to report" service, covering cases from low to high complexity. This award is being made under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR) Regulations 2025. For clarity, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 are not applicable to this procurement. Publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period, during which representations may be submitted. The deadline for receipt of representations is midnight on Thursday, 18th September 2025. Please note, this contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice is issued solely as a statement of intent in accordance with PSR Wales. The service contract is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2025.

Procurement Information

The use of a national framework a direct award route has been selected due to unforeseen and urgent timescales required to operationalise the service. the immediate need for additional capacity has necessitated a swift procurement approach. A direct award to CYTED UK Ltd is considered appropriate as the required facility is already operational and readily available, in addition, the supplier has recent experience providing the service on, demonstrating the ability to deliver the contract and ensure continuity of service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155423
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85100000 - Health services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£332,220 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Alun James, Paul Buckingham
Contact Email
alun.james@wales.nhs.uk, paul.buckingham@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BB
Post Town
Swansea
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
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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