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Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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10 Jul 2026 at 09:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has recently completed the procurement process for a pathology managed service in collaboration with the Midlands & East 2 Network. The procurement, titled "Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network," falls under the industry category of pathology services, classified under CPV code 85111800. Situated in England, this procurement process has successfully progressed to the award stage as of 10th July 2026, following a selective procurement method that involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Roche Diagnostics Limited, beginning on 4th June 2026 and running through to 3rd June 2036, with a total value of £25,000,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in pathology services, diagnostic testing, and laboratory solutions. Although the tender's procurement method was notably selective, it aligns with the strategic aims of public healthcare trusts seeking advanced and reliable service providers. Large companies with a focus on medical diagnostics and strong track records of delivering healthcare solutions are ideally suited to pursue similar opportunities. For businesses looking to engage with public sector contracts in the healthcare industry, this tender process demonstrates the scale of investment and long-term commitment sought by NHS Trusts in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

Notice Description

The Midlands East 2 Pathology Network is made of the following NHS Trusts: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust ("ME2 Network"). The ME2 Network carried out a further competition under Lot 1 of the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (Framework reference number 2023 S/00 028831) to select a pathology managed service provider. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has entered into its own contract with the successful supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192c7315-84b5-44cd-8ab0-25f80a9d4764
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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