- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
Scope
Reference
CLI-FTS-60532
Description
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Procurement Services (NWSSP-ProcS), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, are seeking to publish a competitive tender on behalf of NHS Wales for an All Wales Digital Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract.
NWSSP-ProcS would like to hold pre-tender dialogue with interested parties who are able to act as a Primary Contractor in a Managed Service Contract arrangement to explore options currently available.
Interested parties are invited to express interest by email to Mat Williams at nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk and include contact name; company name; telephone number and contact email address.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £18,600,000 excluding VAT
- £22,320,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2033
- Possible extension to 31 October 2035
- 9 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 48328000 - Image-processing software package
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 October 2025
Engagement process description
We plan to hold a virtual supplier presentation day with interested suppliers on 5th November 2025, interested suppliers are asked to ensure their interest is registered by no later than 30th October 2025.
Suppliers who register their interest will be allocated a slot and are requested to conduct a presentation (length to be confirmed) based on the following remit:
- How complete image management will be achieved (scanning, interfaces allowing movement across all health boards freely, linkage, and artificial intelligence).
- Storage of specimens in the short, medium, and long term.
- Image and data security.
- Interfacing with the NHS Wales Laboratory Information Management System and Welsh Clinical Portal.
- Timelines of implementation of an All Wales solution.
- Example sites where supplier is a primary contractor of a managed service contract in this contract area.
The presentation will be followed by the opportunity for the panel to ask questions.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 March 2026
Contracting authorities
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4-5 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mat Williams
Email: nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A6
Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon,
Newport
NP18 3XQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A1
Headquarters, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd,
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A4
Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road,
Cardiff,
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A5
Ynysmeurig House, Navigation Park,
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Hywel Dda University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A2
Ystwyth Building, Hafan Derwen, St Davids Park, Jobswell Road,
Carmarthen
SA31 3BB
United Kingdom
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Swansea Bay University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A3
1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan
Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
United Kingdom
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Contact organisation
Contact NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) for any enquiries.