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title: "Supply of Validated Laboratory Labels and Thermal Transfer Ribbons For The AWMGS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ea43"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Cardiff and Vale University Health Board"
published: "2026-08-24"
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# Supply of Validated Laboratory Labels and Thermal Transfer Ribbons For The AWMGS

Buyer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ea43

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## Summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board requires the ongoing supply of specialist laboratory specimen labels and thermal transfer ribbons for the All Wales Medical Genomics Service. The goods include paper specimen labels, polyester slide labels, cryogenic labels, high-temperature-resistant labels and ribbons for thermal-transfer printing. They support specimen identification, barcode traceability, regulatory compliance and continuity of diagnostic services across molecular genetics and cytogenetics. The labels must remain durable and legible in demanding laboratory conditions, including temperatures from -196°C to +96°C, and during specimen storage of up to 30 years. The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, managed the procurement. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom. The main category is goods, including labels and bar-coded labels.

This is a completed, single-lot procurement conducted by direct award. The stated rationale is that the products are integral to the SCC Soft Computer GLIMS laboratory information management system and are validated for use with it; the buyer also cites technical reasons, exclusive intellectual property or rights, and unique supplier capability. The contract was awarded to Computer Imprintable Label Systems (CILS), an SME, on 24 August 2026. The award value is £134,528.64 excluding VAT, or £161,434.36 including VAT. The contract period is 15 September 2026 to 14 September 2028. A standstill period runs until 3 September 2026, with signature scheduled for 15 September 2026. One lot was used, and it was identified as suitable for SMEs.

This procurement demonstrates a defined NHS demand for validated laboratory identification products rather than general stationery. Suppliers would need to provide specimen labels and thermal-transfer ribbons that work reliably with the SCC Soft Computer GLIMS laboratory information management system and support barcode traceability. Credible competitors would need evidence that their products are validated for the relevant laboratory workflows and can maintain print quality, adhesion and legibility across cryogenic and high-temperature conditions and extended specimen storage. Experience serving molecular genetics and cytogenetics laboratories, understanding regulatory compliance, and maintaining continuity of supply would strengthen a future offer. The single-lot structure and stated SME suitability indicate that a specialist label manufacturer or distributor with appropriate technical capability could compete, provided it can meet the system and performance requirements.

## Notice

This notice is to inform the market the intention to award the contract for above to Computer Imprintable Label Systems (CILS). The All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) requires the ongoing supply of specialist laboratory specimen labels and thermal transfer ribbons currently supplied by Computer Imprintable Label Systems (CILS). These labels have been validated for use within the SCC Soft Computer GLIMS laboratory information management system and are essential for specimen identification, barcode traceability, regulatory compliance and continuity of diagnostic services.

### Procurement Information

The products supplied include paper specimen labels, polyester slide labels, cryogenic labels, high-temperature resistant labels and thermal transfer ribbons. These products are integral to the operation of the SCC Soft Computer GLIMS Laboratory Information Management System and support specimen identification, barcode traceability, regulatory compliance and continuity of diagnostic services. The labels are utilised across molecular genetics and cytogenetics services and are required to remain durable and legible under challenging laboratory conditions, including temperatures ranging from -196degC to +96degC and long-term specimen storage of up to 30 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080385-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,528 |
| 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 |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Computer Imprintable Label Systems (CILS) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30199760 - Labels
- 30199761 - Bar-coded labels

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2026 at 14:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080385-2026
- 24 Aug 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080223-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080385-2026
  24th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080223-2026
  24th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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