Scope
Reference
CAV-DIR (25-26) 110
Description
Following the relocation of the All Wales Genomics Laboratory Service (AWMGS) to Cardiff Edge-a strategic move designed to strengthen long-term service capacity and foster innovation-the service has experienced a significant backlog of genetic tests.This backlog has arisen due to the complexities involved in transitioning laboratory operations, revalidating testing protocols, and managing sustained growth in clinical demand across Wales.Although progress has been made in stabilising operations since the move, current in-house capacity remains insufficient to consistently meet the turnaround times required for timely, accurate, and equitable patient diagnosis. To reduce the risk of delayed diagnoses and potential impacts on patient outcomes, it is necessary to continue outsourcing genetic testing to SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U until April 2026.This extension will allow AWMGS to recover operationally, maintain continuity of service delivery, uphold clinical standards, and ensure that patients across Wales have fair and timely access to essential genetic testing services.Failure to maintain this outsourced provision would place the laboratory in an unrecoverable operational position, with serious consequences for service resilience and patient care.
Contract 1. Outsourcing of Genetic testing
Supplier
Contract value
- £660,000 excluding VAT
- £732,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 May 2026
- 5 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBDR-4853-HXYZ
Street Verge de Guadalupe 18
Barcelona
08950
Spain
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Outsourcing of Genetic testing
Contracting authority
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPR-7969-BTJG
Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Nicola Williams
Telephone: +442921500649
Email: Nicola.williams33@wales.nhs.com
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) plays a vital role in supporting NHS Wales by delivering a wide range of professional, technical, and administrative services. It is hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, which means Velindre provides the governance and infrastructure to support NWSSP's operations, but NWSSP itself serves all NHS organisations across Wales.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court Heol Billingsley
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys