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title: "Outsourcing of Genetic Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069649"
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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-069649

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Outsourcing of Genetic Testing" to SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U. This contract, awarded through a direct award procurement method due to the exclusive technical and intellectual property rights, will address the backlog of genetic tests following the All Wales Genomics Laboratory Service's relocation. The contracting activity falls under the category of services provided by medical laboratories, serving the region of UKL22 in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 330,000, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st May 2027, ensuring continuity in service delivery for genetic testing across Wales.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale diagnostic service providers that possess proprietary methodologies and accredited laboratory systems. Given the highly specialised nature of the services required, organisations with established technical expertise in genetic testing analytics and interpretation are well-positioned to meet the stringent quality and compliance standards set by the NHS Wales. Such collaboration opportunities will allow these businesses to strengthen their market presence and leverage their unique capabilities in delivering critical healthcare services.

## 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 May 2027.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 outsourcing of genetic testing is dependent on the selected provider's proprietary methodologies, validated testing processes, and accredited laboratory systems. The provider operates under UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and utilises established analytical and interpretive processes that are not transferable or replicable by alternative providers without significant risk to quality and compliance. As a result, the service is effectively protected by exclusive rights associated with the provider's validated testing platforms and reporting systems, limiting the ability to seek competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051232-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| Contracts value | £330,000 |

## 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

- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051232-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 08:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043297-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 07:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043266-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051232-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043297-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043266-2026
  12th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16981

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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