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title: "PROVISION OF DYPD KITS - MASS ARRAY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee1c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# PROVISION OF DYPD KITS - MASS ARRAY

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee1c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is for the provision of DYDP Kits – Mass Array, under the industry category of laboratory reagents. This tender pertains to the supply of reagents, consumables, software updates, technical support, and maintenance services for the Agena MassARRAY system utilised by the All Wales Medical Genomics Service. The location of procurement activities is primarily in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage as of the latest update, dated 16th December 2025. The contract, awarded to Agena Bioscience, is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and will end on 31st December 2028, with a contract value of £132,573 excluding VAT. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold and without competition, highlighting the necessity for compatibility with existing systems and continued service delivery.

This procurement offers growth opportunities particularly for suppliers in the healthcare and genomic services sectors, providing a window for expertise in technical support and maintenance of critical medical equipment. Although Agena Bioscience has been directly awarded due to being the original equipment manufacturer, other businesses could focus on areas of integration or customised service solutions in similar contexts, fostering innovation and competitive edges in specialised medical technology markets. Companies specialising in laboratory reagents and software updates would be well-suited to explore opportunities arising from similar procurement processes, potentially enhancing their service portfolios and market reach within NHS Wales and other healthcare providers. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s focus on personalised cancer treatment and technical compatibility underscores the demand for highly specialised enterprises capable of delivering at scale within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

This procurement relates to the provision of reagents, consumables, software updates, technical support, and maintenance services for the Agena MassARRAY system used by the All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) to deliver DPYD gene testing. This testing is critical for identifying patients at risk of severe toxicity from fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy drugs, enabling safer, personalised cancer treatment.Agena Bioscience is the only supplier capable of meeting these requirements due to technical reasons. They are the original equipment manufacturer of the MassARRAY system, which is already deployed within AWMGS. Awarding the contract to Agena ensures full compatibility with existing infrastructure, continuity of service, and access to essential reagents, consumables, and software updates. No alternative supplier can provide the necessary integration, validated clinical performance, and technical support required for NHS Wales operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083271-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,573 |
| Contracts value | £132,573 |

## 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 | AGENA BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083271-2025
- 3 Dec 2025 at 15:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079454-2025
- 3 Dec 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079424-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083271-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079454-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079424-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9247

## Notice URLs

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

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