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title: "Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05efb5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05efb5

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has awarded a contract for the supply of Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels intended to support the GP Test Requesting and Results Reporting Service until December 2028. This contract falls under the 'goods' category according to the procurement classification and involves a direct award due to the supplier's unique capability to fulfil the Health Board's technical and operational requirements seamlessly. The Health Board, located in Cardiff, operates under the Welsh devolved regulations and ensures continuity of service critical to patient care across its services. The direct award was granted to Jones & Brooks Limited, a supplier from Lancashire, known for its capability in pathology specimen handling, essential for the holistic integration with TrakCare LIMS. Key dates include the contract's commencement on 18th December 2025 and the standstill period ending on 16th December 2025.

This tender offers specific opportunities for businesses specialising in the healthcare supplies sector, particularly those with expertise in pathology specimen management solutions. Companies capable of integrating products with existing healthcare systems like TrakCare LIMS may find growth opportunities through tenders like this one. Although this contract is directly awarded due to technical requirements, it signals potential future opportunities for emerging firms to develop unique solutions that could challenge existing suppliers on technical and operational fronts, especially SMEs in the healthcare industry seeking to leverage innovative integrations with existing medical systems. Firms with a proven track record could explore collaborations with healthcare boards to ensure seamless service delivery without compromising on patient care standards.

## Notice

Cardiff and Vale University Health board intends to award a contract for the supply of Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels to the support the GP Test Requesting and Results Reporting Service, which is integrated with TrakCare LIMS. These products are essential for pathology specimen handling and continuity of service across the Health Board. The award will be made to Jones& Brooks Limited as a direct award under the procurement Act 2023 due to the supplier's unique ability to meet the Health's Board technical and operational requirements without disruption to patient care.

### Procurement Information

The Health Board requires continuity of supply for Electronic Test Requesting Bags and Labels, which are critical to the GP service integrated with TrakCare LIMS. These products are essential for safe and efficient specimen handling across multiple clinical areas. Jones & Brookes Limited is the incumbent supplier whose products have been fully evaluated and approved for compliance with Health Board standards. No alternative supplier can meet the technical specifications, integration requirements, and operational standards without significant risk to patient care and service continuity. Changing supplier would require revalidation of products, system integration checks, and clinical sign-off, which would introduce delays and operational risk. Therefore, a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 is justified to maintain service continuity and patient safety.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080183-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,367 |
| 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 | 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 | JONES & BROOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141610 - Collection bag

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080183-2025
- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080166-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080183-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080166-2025
  5th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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