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AwardPathology servicesCPV: 85111800

Histopathology Specimen Reporting Outsourcing

Rhondda Cynon Taf
Published 12 Sept, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, announcing an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Wales 2025. The contract is for the outsourcing of histopathology specimen reporting services, specifically under the Health Trust Europe Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting. Located in the Central Valleys, this process falls under the 'services' industry category with a focus on pathology services.

The procurement method was limited, and the procurement stage is currently set at the award phase. This particular notice marks the announcement for the intention to award, and the standstill period will end by midnight on 24th September 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those with the capability for transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images across multiple specialties such as Dermatology, Gynaecology, and more.

It is ideal for companies like Cyted UK Ltd and Source BioScience UK Limited (trading as Source LDPath), who have already expressed interest or participated. Large-scale organisations with a focus on maintaining high-quality, socially responsible practices, collaboration, service sustainability, and the ability to improve access and reduce health inequalities will find this tender particularly advantageous. With a contract value of £2,000,000 and emphasis on quality and value, this is an exceptional opportunity for businesses looking to grow within the healthcare sector.

Notice Description

This notice marks the intention to award a contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg under the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime- Wales 2025) Cellular Pathology Services to include transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images

Lot Information2 Lots
1Testing & reporting on Dermatology & Placenta Specialities
Cancelled

This notice is an intention to award a contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg under the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime- Wales 2025) for continuation of Provision of outsourced Histopathology Reporting services to support increased demand and capacity shortfalls within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB's Cellular Pathology department. Services include transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images across multiple specialties: Dermatology, Head & Neck, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast, General, Placenta, and Gastrointestinal. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period up to midnight 24th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

2Testing & reporting on Head & Neck, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast, General & Gastrointestinal Specialities
Cancelled

This notice is an intention to award a contract for Cwm Taf Morgannwg under the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Diagnostic solutions, Lot 2 Pathology Reporting under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime- Wales 2025) for continuation of Transport, processing, and reporting of wet tissue samples and digital images across multiple specialties: Head & Neck, Gynaecology, Urology, Breast, General and Gastrointestinal. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period up to midnight 24th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05994a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Awardee Scale
Large
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NWS
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Services
Contact Name
Steven Leonard
CARDIFF
CF15 7QZ
Wales
Wales
TLL5 South East Wales

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
Large
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Number of Suppliers
2
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-05994a

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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