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title: "Capital Purchase of Genetic Screening Processor and Panthera Punch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06accf"
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buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# Capital Purchase of Genetic Screening Processor and Panthera Punch

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06accf

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Genetic Screening Processor and Panthera Punch, addressing the need to replace end-of-life newborn screening equipment. This procurement, which falls under the medical equipment category, was conducted through a limited procedure under the NHS Supply Chain Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Framework. The buying organisation, managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, is based in Cardiff, UK. The contract, awarded directly to REVVITY (UK) LIMITED, was signed on 16th March 2026 with a total contract value of GBP 511,495.58.

This procurement represents an opportunity for firms specialising in medical equipment, particularly those focusing on genetic screening technologies. The direct award nature of this tender highlights the potential for businesses with established relationships within frameworks, such as the NHS Supply Chain, to leverage these connections for continued growth. Large-scale suppliers, especially those capable of providing solutions that are compliant with NHS standards, stand to benefit significantly from such targeted procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have a requirement to replace the current Newborn Screening Analysers used for CHT and CF screening. The current equipment is at the end of life, as well as nearing discontinuation. Replacement is required with the newer version, the Revvity Genetic Service Processor (GSP) to ensure continuity of service provision, In addition to replacing the GSP, there is also a need to replace the current Panther multi puncher that is also at the very end of its lifespan

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Funding was approved to replace equipment within the Newborn Screening department that is nearing the end of lifespan. The replacement kit will allow continuity of service with no clinical risk impact. The equipment will be provided with a 12 month warranty. Additional information: The contract has been awarded on a direct award basis against the NHS Supply Chain Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Framework Ref 2023/S 000-028831 under PCR2015 regulations.

### Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded on a direct award basis against the NHS Supply Chain Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Framework Ref 2023/S 000-028831. The framework was originally awarded under PCR2015 regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052501-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 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 | £511,495 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| 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 | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REVVITY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052501-2026

## 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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