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BCU-ITT-62811 - NEXT DAY TRANSFER OF FROZEN PATHOLOGY SAMPLES

Buyer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board →

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BuyerBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Statuscomplete
Deadline15 Jun 2026
Value£105,000
Published3 Jul 2026

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OCIDocds-h6vhtk-068cfa
Latest release ID062930-2026
Latest release timestampFri Jul 03 2026 14:49:14 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046974-2026
Tender statuscomplete
Procurement methodNot published
Procurement method detailsNot published
Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
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Tender items in source0
Tender documents in source1
Awards in latest release1
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Notice history

DateEventReference
3 Jul 2026tenderCancellation062930-2026
21 May 2026tender046974-2026
28 Apr 2026planning038668-2026

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Complete JSON history (3 releases)
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21 May 2026 · 046974-2026 · tender
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28 Apr 2026 · 038668-2026 · planning
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