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title: "Outsourcing of Genetic Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df34"
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buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
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# Outsourcing of Genetic Testing

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df34

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## Summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has been engaged in the procurement process for the Outsourcing of Genetic Testing, essential for addressing backlog in genetic testing due to the relocation of the All Wales Genomics Laboratory Service (AWMGS) to Cardiff Edge. This initiative aligns with strengthening long-term service capacity and innovation. The contracting authority, supported by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, has awarded the contract through a direct award method to SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U. The awarding stage is completed, and the contract period runs from 1st December 2025 to 30th May 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical laboratories with direct services provided across Wales, as defined for CPV code 85145000. The procurement is governed by the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with Welsh devolved regulations. Further announcements and documents related to this procurement were made available in late November and early December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for entities engaged in medical laboratory services to explore collaborative efforts with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. While SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U is identified as the sole supplier capable of meeting the rigorous demands, businesses specialising in medical laboratory technology can gain insights into operational needs and expand their capabilities to address similar requirements. The successful provision relies on integrating validated processes between the supplier and AWMGS, making expertise in bespoke genetic testing protocols highly valuable. Businesses focusing on enhancing their clinical service standards and operational capacity may find future bids rewarding by aligning with service delivery and innovation standards set forth by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in collaboration with AWMGS. This strategic partnership underscores the importance of adaptability and performance within specified regulatory and clinical parameters throughout Wales.

## Notice

Following the relocation of the All Wales Genomics Laboratory Service (AWMGS) to Cardiff Edge--a strategic move designed to strengthen long-term service capacity and foster innovation--the service has experienced a significant backlog of genetic tests.This backlog has arisen due to the complexities involved in transitioning laboratory operations, revalidating testing protocols, and managing sustained growth in clinical demand across Wales.Although progress has been made in stabilising operations since the move, current in-house capacity remains insufficient to consistently meet the turnaround times required for timely, accurate, and equitable patient diagnosis. To reduce the risk of delayed diagnoses and potential impacts on patient outcomes, it is necessary to continue outsourcing genetic testing to SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U until April 2026.This extension will allow AWMGS to recover operationally, maintain continuity of service delivery, uphold clinical standards, and ensure that patients across Wales have fair and timely access to essential genetic testing services.Failure to maintain this outsourced provision would place the laboratory in an unrecoverable operational position, with serious consequences for service resilience and patient care.

### Procurement Information

The All Wales Genomics Laboratory Service (AWMGS) is currently unable to meet required turnaround times for genetic testing due to limited in-house capacity following its relocation to Cardiff Edge. The transition has involved complex operational changes, including revalidation of testing protocols and adaptation to increased clinical demand across Wales. To avoid delays in diagnosis and maintain clinical standards, outsourcing remains essential. SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U is the only supplier capable of providing the specific genetic testing services required within the necessary timeframes and quality standards. Their established infrastructure, validated processes, and ability to integrate with AWMGS workflows make them uniquely positioned to deliver continuity of service without compromising patient care. The genetic testing services provided by SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U are highly specialised and cannot be replicated by alternative providers without significant risk to accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Their bespoke testing protocols, validated against AWMGS requirements, represent a unique combination of technical expertise, operational capacity, and quality assurance that is critical for equitable patient access across Wales. Disrupting this arrangement would jeopardise service resilience and patient outcomes, as no other provider can deliver this level of integrated performance within the required timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079069-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £660,000 |
| Contracts value | £660,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SNB DIAGNOSTICS GLOBALES S.A.U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 16:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079069-2025
- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073096-2025
- 12 Nov 2025 at 09:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073024-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079069-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073096-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073024-2025
  12th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8654

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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