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Outsourcing of Genetic Testing

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board · Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 12:35.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U

No match
Published award value
£660k
Awarded
6 Nov 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PBDR-4853-HXYZ
Location
Barcelona, ES, 08950, Spain

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CAV-DIR (25-26) 110
Status
complete
Published risks
Extending the contract with SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U introduces risks such as dependency on a single supplier, potential cost variations, and the need for strict compliance with data protection and clinical governance standards. Any disruption in supplier performance could affect turnaround times and patient care, while prolonged outsourcing may delay full restoration of in-house capacity. These risks will be managed through robust contract governance, defined KPIs, regular performance reviews, and a clear exit strategy aligned with AWMGS recovery objectives.
Procurement Method
direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Why this procedure was chosen
The All Wales Genomics Laboratory Service (AWMGS) is currently unable to meet required turnaround times for genetic testing due to limited in-house capacity following its relocation to Cardiff Edge. The transition has involved complex operational changes, including revalidation of testing protocols and adaptation to increased clinical demand across Wales. To avoid delays in diagnosis and maintain clinical standards, outsourcing remains essential. SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U is the only supplier capable of providing the specific genetic testing services required within the necessary timeframes and quality standards. Their established infrastructure, validated processes, and ability to integrate with AWMGS workflows make them uniquely positioned to deliver continuity of service without compromising patient care. The genetic testing services provided by SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U are highly specialised and cannot be replicated by alternative providers without significant risk to accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Their bespoke testing protocols, validated against AWMGS requirements, represent a unique combination of technical expertise, operational capacity, and quality assurance that is critical for equitable patient access across Wales. Disrupting this arrangement would jeopardise service resilience and patient outcomes, as no other provider can deliver this level of integrated performance within the required timeframe.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons
Entry 2
Id
singleSuppliersUniqueWorkArtPerformance

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PPPR-7969-BTJG
Name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF14 4HH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PPPR-7969-BTJG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Nicola Williams
Telephone
+442921500649
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PXWV-6492-CGMN
Name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Role Details
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.

Roles

procuringEntity

Address

Region
UKL15
Country
GB
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF15 7QZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
4-5 Charnwood Court Heol Billingsley

Identifier

Id
PXWV-6492-CGMN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-PPON-PBDR-4853-HXYZ
Name
SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
ES
Country
ES
Locality
Barcelona
Postal Code
08950
Country Name
Spain
Street Address
Street Verge de Guadalupe 18

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PBDR-4853-HXYZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
6 Nov 2025, 00:00
Title
Outsourcing of Genetic testing
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85145000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Services provided by medical laboratories

Value

Amount
660,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
732,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
073024-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK5
Description
Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
12 Nov 2025, 09:34
Entry 2
Id
073096-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
12 Nov 2025, 11:31

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PBDR-4853-HXYZ
Name
SNB Diagnostics Globales S.A.U

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Nov 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
30 May 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
21 Nov 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Outsourcing of Genetic testing
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
660,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
731,999.97

Period

Ends
30 May 2026, 23:59
Starts
2 Dec 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
A-8654
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
contractSigned
Entry 2
Id
079069-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
2 Dec 2025, 16:21

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF14 4HH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05df34-2025-12-02T16:21:39ZTransparency notice on Find a Tender ·