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title: "Histopathology reporting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a778"
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buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Histopathology reporting

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a778

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## Summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has completed a procurement process titled "Histopathology reporting" with a focus on services provided by medical laboratories. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85145000, was conducted to ensure continued safe diagnostic turnaround times through outsourced histopathology reporting services. The procurement falls within the main category of services and has been awarded as a direct contract without a prior call for competition, utilising a framework agreement. The contract was signed on 28th May 2026, and the awarded contract, valued at £971,000, is to be serviced at the University Hospital of Wales, located in Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom. The process adhered to the legal basis of directive 2014/24/EU and was conducted under the status of completed procurement.

The awarded contract presents opportunities for large businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in histopathology reporting, to expand their reach within the healthcare sector. DIAGNEXIA UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been awarded the contract, suggesting a preference for suppliers with well-established operations and expertise in managing the demands of high-pressure diagnostic services. Businesses with the right qualifications and experience in tissue sample analysis could markedly benefit, offering further capacity-building and service enhancement opportunities in the health sector as the NHS Wales undergoes transformation. This contract underscores a significant growth avenue for entities focused on healthcare services and solutions.

## Notice

This agreement is for the provision of outsourced histopathology reporting services to support Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in maintaining safe diagnostic turnaround times during periods of demand pressure. The contract provides access to specialist external reporting capacity to supplement in-house services where required. It ensures continuity of this clinically critical service during a period of wider NHS Wales pathology transformation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to the provision of histopathology reporting services to support diagnostic activity. The service includes the analysis and reporting of tissue samples by appropriately qualified professionals to ensure timely and accurate clinical outcomes. The requirement has arisen due to ongoing service demand and capacity pressures, necessitating external support to maintain turnaround times and continuity of service. A transparency notice was issued to reflect the continuation of services with the incumbent supplier, pending formalisation of contractual arrangements in line with governance, compliance, and procurement requirements.

### Procurement Information

Direct award via a framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050242-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £971,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIAGNEXIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050242-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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