Pre-tender

Histopathology Archive Storage Services

Details

Value
£300,000
Topic
Pathology services
Published
7 October 2026

Tender description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) is giving advance notice of a potential future procurement for the provision of off-site Histopathology Archive Storage and Retrieval Services. The requirement is currently being assessed on behalf of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, with discussions ongoing to determine whether additional NHS Wales organisations may participate in the future requirement. The anticipated scope may include: Secure off-site storage of histopathology archive materials; Storage and management of paraffin wax blocks and histopathology slides; Retrieval and transportation services; Archive tracking and chain-of-custody management; Archive migration and mobilisation services; and Associated reporting and contract management arrangements. NWSSP intends to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement to inform the procurement strategy, specification development and assessment of market capability and capacity. The estimated value is indicative and based on the currently anticipated scope. The final contract value and participating organisations may be refined following stakeholder engagement and Preliminary Market Engagement activities. This notice is for information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published7 October 2026
    Current notice

About the buyer

Aneurin Bevan Health Board is a Welsh Local Health Board that buys healthcare and support services from its base in Newport. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership runs much of its procurement through shared framework agreements. These frameworks span pharmaceuticals, medical and clinical supplies, IT, food, textiles and facilities maintenance. Framework contracts typically run for three to four years.

Over the past 5 years, most of Aneurin Bevan Health Board's contract awards have been in health and social work, repair and maintenance and IT services.

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