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Histology Modernisation

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 07:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Histology Modernisation" project conducted by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust focuses on acquiring capital equipment necessary for enhancing histology services, with a comprehensive ten-year maintenance and consumables agreement. Classified under the "Pathology services" category, this procurement, held in Poole, United Kingdom (postal code BH15 2JB), involves a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £3,133,030, was awarded to multiple suppliers on 10th December 2025, and extends over a ten-year period from 1st April 2026 to 31st August 2036. The tender stage concluded on 2nd October 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in medical equipment and services. While not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with experience in pathology and healthcare services could benefit significantly from engaging in projects like this. The long-term nature of the contract ensures stability and ongoing collaboration, making it ideal for established businesses with the capacity to provide specialised equipment and related services. Partnerships with NHS organisations such as University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust could enhance reputation and lead to further governmental contracts, thereby supporting sustained business expansion.

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Notice Title

Histology Modernisation

Notice Description

Purchase of Capital Equipment for Histology Modernisation, with supporting 10yr maintenance and consumable agreements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f82b50d-6be7-478f-8c1d-2b527689185f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793df222-0452-43f0-9063-91ebd07ef22a
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,575,219 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,133,030 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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