--- title: "BCU-FTS-59576 CELLULAR PATHOLOGY REAGENT DELIVERY AND COLLECTION" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0585e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0585e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0585e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0585e0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD" published: "2026-06-25" --- # BCU-FTS-59576 CELLULAR PATHOLOGY REAGENT DELIVERY AND COLLECTION Buyer: BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0585e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0585e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0585e0.json) ## Summary The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has concluded the procurement process for the "BCU-FTS-59576 Cellular Pathology Reagent Delivery and Collection" contract, with the award being finalised on 25th June 2026. The contract, categorised under the goods sector, specifically chemical reagents (CPV: 33696300), involves the supply of specialised reagents necessary for histological preparation and analysis within the pathology department. Located in the United Kingdom, the buying organisation collaborated with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership to manage the procurement. The process utilised an open procedure, ensuring transparency and open competition. With the procurement stage now at the award phase, CellPath Limited emerged as the successful supplier, and the contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026, running until 30th September 2029. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the chemical reagents sector, especially those with capabilities in providing cellular pathology products and services. SMEs, like CellPath Limited, have shown that they are well-suited to deliver the specific requirements of this contract, emphasising capability and compliance in handling specialised reagents and managing chemical waste. By engaging with such procurement opportunities, businesses can expand their client base within the healthcare sector, enhance their market presence, and drive growth through long-term partnerships with public health bodies. The focus on quality and price in the evaluation criteria further suggests opportunities for businesses that can deliver both value and high standards. ## Notice Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Cellular Pathology routinely uses substantial volumes of Formalin, Xylene, and other specialised reagents in the histological preparation and analysis of tissue specimens. These reagents are critical in investigating a broad spectrum of conditions, including malignant and benign tumours, as well as other tissue and cellular abnormalities, to enable accurate diagnosis and guide targeted treatment pathways. BCUHB seeks to appoint a suitably qualified supplier capable of delivering a reliable and timely supply of these reagents, alongside a dedicated service for the safe collection and compliant disposal of associated chemical waste. This will ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations, full regulatory compliance, and continuity of service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Optional extension period of twelve (12) months ### Planning Information Interested parties are to request to short questionnaire by email to NWSSP.ProcurementCataloguePathology@wales.nhs.uk and include contact name; company name; telephone number and contact email address. Interested suppliers are asked to ensure their interest is registered by no later than 22nd August 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059971-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Award date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | £175,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD | | Additional buyers | NHS WALES BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP; NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | ST ASAPH | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL17 0JA | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CELLPATH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33696300 - Chemical reagents ## Release History - 25 Jun 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059971-2026 - 25 Feb 2026 at 12:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016830-2026 - 12 Aug 2025 at 10:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047946-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059971-2026 25th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016830-2026 25th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047946-2025 12th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://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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