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BCU-FCONC-61574 - Histopathology - Outsourcing

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

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16 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has concluded a procurement process to outsource Histopathology and Cytopathology Services for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The contract, titled "BCU-FCONC-61574 - Histopathology - Outsourcing," falls under the health industry category and covers various regions within the UK, including UKL11, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23. The procurement was carried out using a limited procedure, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as per the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The contract was signed on 23rd May 2025, with DIAGNEXIA UK LIMITED chosen as the supplier. Contractors had until 27th January 2026 to make representations regarding the decision.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in diagnostic laboratory services that can provide UKAS-accredited facilities for Cellular Pathology. Particularly well-suited are large-scale enterprises capable of managing digital and glass slide imaging across various specialities. Companies with expertise in maintaining service sustainability, improving access, and reducing health inequalities may find opportunities for growth in similar future bids. The framework emphasizes quality, cost-effectiveness, collaboration, and social responsibility, making it a suitable opportunity for enterprises that align closely with these criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-FCONC-61574 - Histopathology - Outsourcing

Notice Description

To support the delivery of outsourced diagnostic Histopathology and Cytopathology Services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).

Lot Information

Lot 1

To support the delivery of outsourced diagnostic Histopathology and Cytopathology Services for Betsi Cadwalardr University Health Board (BCUHB) BCUHB currently provides a centralised diagnostic service for Cellular Pathology, however, laboratory and reporting capacity is being regularly challenged and a current backlog of cases to include wet cases, cases awaiting microtomy and cases ready for reporting exists within the department. To maintain the diagnostic service with Cellular Pathology, an out-sourcing solution is required that can provide laboratory service in a UKAS accredited establishment together with Cellular Pathology reporting of either glass and / or digital whole slide images across a range of specialities. It is required that all reporting Pathologists engaged in this support must hold the FRCPath and have appropriate memberships of EQA Schemes in accordance with their sub-speciality.

Procurement Information

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board intends to proceed with a direct award call-off under the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Framework utilising the National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology, and Telemedicine Services (Reference: F/103/TTTPSR/25/AB) - Notice published in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (PSR Wales) intention to award notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-160428
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160428
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

85121000 - Medical practice services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20251 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
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
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIAGNEXIA UK LIMITED

Further Information

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