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Pathology Managed Equipment Service

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Feb 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Pathology Managed Equipment Service through a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement. This procurement, identified under CPV code 71900000 for laboratory services, is situated in Gloucestershire, England, and spans from 19 December 2025 to 18 December 2029. The procurement process utilised a selective method, reflecting a planned and structured approach suited to the healthcare sector. The award was announced on 13 February 2026 and marks the completion of the tender stage.

The contract provides opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory diagnostics and pathology managed services, especially large-scale suppliers, as SMEs and VCSEs were not indicated as suitable for this procurement. With a substantial contract value of £25,107,000 GBP, this award is set to foster significant growth for the supplier, ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED, enhancing their position and capacity in delivering biochemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology, cellular pathology, and cytology services within the NHS framework. This contract signifies a stable business opportunity with long-term engagement in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Pathology Managed Equipment Service

Notice Description

Awarded via the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement: Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (Framework Reference: 2023/S 000-028831). This contract provides a Managed Equipment Service (MES) for the following pathology services: * Biochemistry * Haematology * Immunology * Microbiology (inc. Serology) * Cellular Pathology * Cytology Additional information: Awarded via the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement: Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (Framework Reference: 2023/S 000-028831).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e4a78af-f61a-4e28-b7e0-706512ae7e84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b420f40-c9a7-4d45-94da-d2a579fd5fcf
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,107,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2029 4-5 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2EL
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
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
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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