--- title: "P0293 - Histopathology Managed Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054956" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054956" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054956.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054956.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD" published: "2026-05-22" --- # P0293 - Histopathology Managed Service Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054956 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054956) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054956.json) ## Summary Hywel Dda University Health Board recently completed its procurement process for the "Histopathology Managed Service" at Glangwili General Hospital, located in Carmarthen, United Kingdom (region UKL14). This tender falls under the services category, specifically pathology services, managed through a direct award due to an unforeseen need for an equipment refresh. The procurement was managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, with the contract awarded to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED. The contract, valued at £150,459.55, covers rental, service charges, and associated training for the operation of equipment essential for disease diagnosis. The contract's active period began on 1st July 2025 and concluded on 30th November 2025, having been signed on 30th June 2025. This tender offers excellent business growth opportunities, particularly for large companies specialising in medical equipment and pathology services. With the direct award process applied, suppliers with expertise and established relationships in the health services sector, especially those experienced with managed service contracts in pathology, stand a good chance of maintaining or establishing new partnerships. The procurement highlights the demand for reliable suppliers capable of handling both operational and equipment provision services in healthcare settings, creating a stable environment for organisations looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry. ## Notice Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have extended their contract for a cellular pathology managed service (MSC) within Glangwili General Hospital (GGH). The MSC includes rental and service charges for all their associated equipment, consumables, middleware, and training. The MSC facilitates the diagnosis and study of diseases by examining tissue samples/biopsies under a microscope to identify abnormalities. The MSC is essential in facilitating the maintenance of equipment and service levels to meet service delivery needs. ### Procurement Information The Health Board required an unforeseen equipment refresh and a change of supplier would have caused significant disruption and increased costs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047812-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £150,460 | | Contracts value | £150,459 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD | | Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST); NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 11:48 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047812-2026 - 8 Jul 2025 at 17:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038402-2025 - 18 Jun 2025 at 13:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033363-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 13:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032625-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047812-2026 22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038402-2025 8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033363-2025 18th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032625-2025 16th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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