--- title: "Histopathology Specimen Reporting Outsourcing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05994a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05994a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05994a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05994a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-09-12" --- # Histopathology Specimen Reporting Outsourcing Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05994a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05994a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05994a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, announcing an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Wales 2025. The contract is for the outsourcing of histopathology specimen reporting services, specifically under the Health Trust Europe Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting. Located in the Central Valleys, this process falls under the 'services' industry category with a focus on pathology services. The procurement method was limited, and the procurement stage is currently set at the award phase. This particular notice marks the announcement for the intention to award, and the standstill period will end by midnight on 24th September 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those with the capability for transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images across multiple specialties such as Dermatology, Gynaecology, and more. It is ideal for companies like Cyted UK Ltd and Source BioScience UK Limited (trading as Source LDPath), who have already expressed interest or participated. Large-scale organisations with a focus on maintaining high-quality, socially responsible practices, collaboration, service sustainability, and the ability to improve access and reduce health inequalities will find this tender particularly advantageous. With a contract value of £2,000,000 and emphasis on quality and value, this is an exceptional opportunity for businesses looking to grow within the healthcare sector. ## Notice This notice marks the intention to award a contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg under the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime- Wales 2025) Cellular Pathology Services to include transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images ### Lot Information Testing & reporting on Dermatology & Placenta Specialities This notice is an intention to award a contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg under the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime- Wales 2025) for continuation of Provision of outsourced Histopathology Reporting services to support increased demand and capacity shortfalls within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB's Cellular Pathology department. Services include transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images across multiple specialties: Dermatology, Head & Neck, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast, General, Placenta, and Gastrointestinal. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period up to midnight 24th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales Testing & reporting on Head & Neck, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast, General & Gastrointestinal Specialities This notice is an intention to award a contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg under the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime- Wales 2025) for continuation of Transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images across multiple specialties: Head & Neck, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast, General and Gastrointestinal. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period up to midnight 24th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales ### Procurement Information This notice marks the intention to award a contract under the HealthTrust Europe (HTE) Framework Agreement - Diagnostic Service Solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056133-2025 | | Notice type | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | 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 | TLL15 Central Valleys | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CYTED; SOURCE BIOSCIENCE UK LIMITED (NOW TRADING AS SOURCE LDPATH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056133-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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