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Procurement reference Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Jul 2026 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for a pathology managed service for the Midlands & East 2 Network has been completed by the University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement falls under the 'Pathology services' category, with services being provided across the East Midlands, UK. Governed by a selective method under a framework agreement, the competition concluded with an award to Roche Diagnostics Limited on 4th June 2026. With a contract value of £45 million, services are set to begin on 4th June 2026 and continue until 3rd June 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services to engage in long-term service provision within a major health network. While the contract has already been awarded, it highlights the calibre of opportunities available for large and medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive and reliable pathology solutions. Such businesses are well-suited to engage in future opportunities through similar frameworks or sectors within the NHS and other healthcare networks. SMEs, although not successful in this instance, are encouraged to explore comparable opportunities that suit their scale and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement reference 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.

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/c0c04384-9b25-4b43-83b3-aa4a674e1ab5
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
SME
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
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

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