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Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jul 2026 at 10:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network" has reached the award stage, with the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust acting as the buying organisation. This process pertains to pathology services under the industry category CPV 85111800, with a service location in the United Kingdom (postal code NN16 8UZ). The contract was part of a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement, specifically under Lot 1 for Laboratory Diagnostics, and it culminated in an award to ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED, with the award date being 4th June 2026. The contract value is £13,000,000, covering the period from 4th June 2026 to 3rd June 2036. The procurement method utilised was selective, adhering to the framework's guidelines.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale providers with expertise in pathology and diagnostic services, as evidenced by the successful bidder, ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED. As this is a significant managed service contract within the healthcare sector, companies with established experience in healthcare systems, laboratory diagnostics, and pathology services would be well-positioned to compete. The sizeable contract value and the long contract period highlight an attractive prospect for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare sector, fostering long-term strategic partnerships with NHS Trusts in the Midlands and East regions.

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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. Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has entered into its own contract with the Successful Supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5479f423-fc6b-455e-a83a-4da9e0e3927f
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 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
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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