Award

Supply of Pathology Tests (Gastro Panel and Clostridium Difficile) and Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

MERSEY & WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

05 Nov 2025 at 12:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for the "Supply of Pathology Tests (Gastro Panel and Clostridium Difficile) and Laboratory Equipment Maintenance". This process falls under the industry category of diagnostic supplies and services, located in Prescot, England. Currently at the Contract Award stage, this selective procurement was executed as a call-off from the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework. The contract, valued at £1,892,741, is scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2030, with the equipment replacement planned within years 2-3. Key dates include the award status on 31st October 2025 and the award notice published on 5th November 2025.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for SMEs and potential VCSEs engaged in diagnostic supplies and services, particularly those specialising in pathology and laboratory services. The awarded contract highlights the need for quality supply and maintenance of critical laboratory equipment, offering businesses the chance to partner with a major NHS Trust. Companies like Chrystal Medical Ltd, already a supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited for such contracts, particularly those with capabilities to support ongoing equipment maintenance and supply chain fulfilment in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Pathology Tests (Gastro Panel and Clostridium Difficile) and Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice for a 5 year contract, via The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework ref 2021/S 000-025285, for the supply of Gastro Panel and C.difficile tests and maintenance for the EntericBio Realtime PCR laboratory equipment. The equipment will be replaced within year 2-3 of the contract. The contract value is PS1,892,741.00 (excluding VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05448b6b-fdcf-4d83-a7d3-613a4b6197b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,892,741 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,892,741 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2030 4-5 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
MERSEY & WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRYSTAL MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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