FHFT - C - Provision of Sickle Cell Screening Consumables and Equipment

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the "Provision of Sickle Cell Screening Consumables and Equipment" for the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services Network. This falls under the industry category of Pathology Services, with the procurement location being Frimley in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with an active contract value of £345,055.20, valid from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates included the tender period end on 17th June 2026 and the award publication on the same day.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of diagnostic reagents, consumables, and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in pathology services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the tender is designed with such organisations' suitability in mind. Engaging in this contract could foster business growth through collaboration with a reputable buyer like the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and could position participants favourably for future public sector healthcare contracts.

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Notice Title

FHFT - C - Provision of Sickle Cell Screening Consumables and Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of specialist diagnostic, reagents, consumables and maintenance services for Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) Network for Sickle Cell Screening Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17ab21c8-b64e-45fa-8072-119d84129768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5baf7a13-131c-4678-8c04-8fa7e7f906a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,527 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,055 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIGENE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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