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title: "Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af03"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes

Buyer: BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af03

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## Summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is planning a procurement process under the tender title "Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes" with a primary focus on pathology services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85111800, relates to health services and involves providing pathology testing and extraction services specifically for HFE genes. The planned value of this procurement stands at £65,000 and services are to be delivered within the region of UKL. Interested providers must express their interest by emailing the Board by 5pm on Friday, 12th June 2026, as part of the initial procurement stage. Following this, NWSSP Procurement Services, along with the Health Board, will evaluate providers to select a suitable partner. The procurement is carried out under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 and is covered by the GPA agreement, with a future notice date set for 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health, particularly pathology, to engage with one of the leading health boards in the United Kingdom. Companies with capabilities in gene testing and analysis, particularly those that offer immediate and ongoing service provisions, will find this opportunity highly beneficial for growth. The professional relationship for a duration of twelve months could serve as a platform for demonstrating innovative testing methods and quality service delivery, particularly in niche genetic testing services. Given the focus on health services, firms with a proven track record in pathology and laboratory services are especially well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Provision of Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes including extraction for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

BCUHB are looking to appoint a provider to undertake provision of Pathology Testing Services for HFE Genes and extraction, under The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Providers must express interest by means of emailing NWSSP.ProcurementCataloguePathology@wales.nhs.uk by 5pm Friday 12th June 2026. As part of the service the provider will be required to perform the extraction as well as the testing, and must have capacity to undertake immediately and ongoing for a 12 month period. NWSSP Procurement Services in conjunction with the Health Board will then engage with providers who have expressed interest to determine if the most suitable provider can be identified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053458-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2PW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Y Faenol |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 14:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053458-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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