Scope
Reference
P0293 - HDD-DCO-21-20
Description
Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have extended their contract for a cellular pathology managed service (MSC) within Glangwili General Hospital (GGH). The MSC includes rental and service charges for all their associated equipment, consumables, middleware, and training. The MSC facilitates the diagnosis and study of diseases by examining tissue samples/biopsies under a microscope to identify abnormalities. The MSC is essential in facilitating the maintenance of equipment and service levels to meet service delivery needs.
Contract 1. Histopathology Managed Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,459.55 excluding VAT
- £150,459.55 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 June 2025
Contract dates
- 1 July 2025 to 30 November 2025
- 5 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85111800 - Pathology services
Contract locations
- UKL14 - South West Wales
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not mandatory for contract value.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
The Health Board required an unforeseen equipment refresh and a change of supplier would have caused significant disruption and increased costs.
Supplier
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQX-1155-WWNY
Unit 4 Blythe Valley Innovation Centre
Solihull
B908AJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Histopathology Managed Service
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Josh Wood
Telephone: +442921 500319
Email: josh.wood@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales