UK Gov Awards Bladder Cancer Genome Testing Contract

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Published March 11th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

NHS Wales has awarded a contract valued at £252,000 to Informed Genomics Ltd. for the provision of at-home bladder cancer genome testing kits. This initiative aims to improve early detection and diagnosis of bladder cancer within the NHS Wales National Optimal Pathway.

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NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, through Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract worth £252,000 to Informed Genomics Ltd. for the supply of up to 750 'Galeas At Home Bladder Cancer Genome Testing' kits. This contract also includes the reporting of results to a cloud-based platform. The initiative supports the NHS Wales National Optimal Pathway for bladder cancer, aiming to provide a non-invasive diagnostic alternative to cystoscopy for patients.

This notice serves as an award of a public contract. While it does not impose new regulatory obligations on external entities, it signifies a procurement decision by a government health authority. Regulated entities in the healthcare and medical device sectors, particularly those involved in diagnostic testing and genomic services, may note this as an example of innovation adoption within the NHS. No specific compliance actions or deadlines are mandated by this notice for external parties.

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Galeas At Home Bladder Cancer Genome Testing

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-022076

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06468a (view related notices)

Published 11 March 2026, 7:25pm

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Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), and Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) have awarded a contract to Informed Genomics Ltd for the delivery of up to 750 at home bladder cancer genome tests (Galeas) as well as the reporting of results to a cloud-based platform.

Cancer Research UK’s data shows that bladder cancer is the 9th most common cause of cancer death in the UK, accounting for 3% of all new cancer cases in the UK, with around 2,800 new cases in females and 7,600 new cases for males every year (2017-2019). The NHS Wales National Optimal Pathway (NOP) for bladder cancer has been developed as part of the Single Cancer Pathway (SCP), which aims to establish consistent generic and site-specific pathways that describe all routes of entry onto the pathway from the point of suspicion (PoS) of cancer.

Following PoS, a GP referral is made, or referrals are made as a result of incidental findings, ward referrals, or emergency presentation. Where blood is visible and non-visible in urine, patients are referred for testing, necessitating a diagnostic procedure as the first episode of care, typically a flexible cystoscopy procedure.

Most diagnostic referrals are to rule out bladder cancer suspicion in patients, with an invasive flexible cystoscopy procedure being undertaken. Following the diagnostic pathway, where bladder cancer is confirmed, the patient will enter the treatment pathway. The Urology Clinical Implementation Network (CIN) has identified a provider in the marketplace, Informed Genomics Ltd., who offer an innovative genome testing kit (Galeas) that can identify bladder cancer through urine samples collected at home. GALEAS Bladder is a simple urine test for bladder cancer that delivers results equivalent to a cystoscopy. A completely non-invasive test, GALEAS Bladder is a sample-to-report urine test developed in partnership with University of Birmingham which uses next generation sequencing to interrogate somatic mutations found across all grades and stages, which detects bladder cancer.

A sensitive diagnostic test, the GALEAS Bladder is equivalent to cystoscopy for all grades and stages of bladder cancer, including non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Results are reported into a cloud based GALEAS software, providing clinicians with results digitally. This innovative test offers many benefits, including patient experience, where urine samples can be collected at home in a non-invasive manner, reducing the need to travel for invasive procedures. Patient outcomes will also be improved due to the reduced turnaround time for results (provided within one (1) week of receipt of sample).

This timely receipt of diagnostic results will allow clinicians to make informed decisions on patient care and pathways, with treatment provided in a timely manner, reducing the risk of cancer progressing to further stages. Current figures suggest this will reduce current pathway by seven (7) weeks. HDUHB, ABUHB, and SBUHB will trial up to 750 tests to be called off over six (6) months. Volumes per Health Board are as follows: HDUHB 300 tests, ABUHB 200 tests, SBUHB 250 tests.