Histopathology Archive Storage Services
Description: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) is giving advance notice of a potential future procurement for the provision of off-site Histopathology Archive Storage and Retrieval Services. The requirement is currently being assessed on behalf of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, with discussions ongoing to determine whether additional NHS Wales organisations may participate in the future requirement. The anticipated scope may include: Secure off-site storage of histopathology archive materials; Storage and management of paraffin wax blocks and histopathology slides; Retrieval and transportation services; Archive tracking and chain-of-custody management; Archive migration and mobilisation services; and Associated reporting and contract management arrangements. NWSSP intends to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement to inform the procurement strategy, specification development and assessment of market capability and capacity. The estimated value is indicative and based on (read more...)
Summary: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is assessing a potential service for secure off-site storage and retrieval of histopathology archives. The anticipated work covers storing and managing paraffin wax blocks and histopathology slides; retrieving and transporting materials; tracking archives and maintaining chain of custody; migrating archives and mobilising the service; and providing reporting and contract management. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is managing the procurement planning for the Health Board. Delivery is expected to cover Newport and Cardiff. Other NHS Wales organisations may join the requirement, subject to discussions. The service is intended to safeguard and manage clinical pathology materials while enabling their retrieval when required.