Histopathology reporting

Location

University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW United Kingdom

Description

This agreement is for the provision of outsourced histopathology reporting services to support Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in maintaining safe diagnostic turnaround times during periods of demand pressure. The contract provides access to specialist external reporting capacity to supplement in-house services where required. It ensures continuity of this clinically critical service during a period of wider NHS Wales pathology transformation.

Total Quantity or Scope

The procurement relates to the provision of histopathology reporting services to support diagnostic activity. The service includes the analysis and reporting of tissue samples by appropriately qualified professionals to ensure timely and accurate clinical outcomes. The requirement has arisen due to ongoing service demand and capacity pressures, necessitating external support to maintain turnaround times and continuity of service. A transparency notice was issued to reflect the continuation of services with the incumbent supplier, pending formalisation of contractual arrangements in line with governance, compliance, and procurement requirements.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

Direct award via a framework

Other Information

(WA Ref:165694)