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Agreement For The Supply Of A Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract For South Midlands Pathology

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTH MIDLANDS PATHOLOGY NETWORK (UNIVERISITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARIWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST, SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, GEORGE ELIOT NHS TRUST, WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST AND WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST

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Award

23 Jul 2025 at 13:24

Tender

20 Apr 2023 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The South Midlands Pathology Network, represented by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), has completed a selective competitive dialogue tender process to award a Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract. The procurement, which falls under pathology services, involves a partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and Wye Valley NHS Trust. With a contract value of £13,260,000 over an initial seven-year period, there is an option to extend by a further seven years, potentially increasing the total contract value to £30,000,000 across 14 years. This procurement primarily targets service provision, including maintenance, equipment replacement, and consumables supply, and was initially tendered in April 2023 with a closing date on May 19, 2023.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for entities specialising in laboratory and pathology services. The winning supplier, Roche Diagnostics Limited, will deliver key services which may include laboratory equipment maintenance, supply of necessary consumables, and possibly consulting, offering a stable, long-term engagement. Businesses with proven expertise in quality service delivery, as demonstrated by Roche Diagnostics' successful bid, are well-suited to competing for similar future opportunities, particularly those able to address comprehensive service needs within the UK's stringent regulatory framework. This contract also highlights the importance of establishing robust relationships with NHS Trusts, providing a pathway for growth through quality-focused and cost-effective service delivery.

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Notice Title

Agreement For The Supply Of A Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract For South Midlands Pathology

Notice Description

South Midlands Pathology are looking to establish an Agreement for the Supply of a Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract ("Agreement"). The duration of the Contract will be 7 years (the "Initial Term") with the option for The Trust to extend the term for a further 7 years (the "Extension Period") This contract is anticipated to have a value of PS13.260,000 over the initial term of 7 years. The estimated total contract value, including a potential extension of up to a period of seven (7) years, is PS30,000,000 over a 14-year period. This figure accounts for an expected annual increase in test volume and the impact of inflation over the lifetime of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Midlands Pathology Network are seeking a partner to implement a Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract ("MSC") that will include the provision of maintenance and replacement of pathology equipment, associated connectivity and the supply of consumables, associated items, chemicals and reagents. The award will be to one supplier and for three individual contracts. The Contracting Authorities will be: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (on behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service ("CWPS")), Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Wye Valley NHS Trust respectively. CWPS includes the following Trusts: - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - George Eliot NHS Trust - South Warwickshire University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The scope of this MSC includes, but is not limited to; sample receipt, pre-analytical systems, histology sampling, cytology sampling and post analytical systems.

Options: The duration of the Contract will be 7 years (the "Initial Term") with the option for The Trust to extend the term for a further 7 years (the "Extension Period")

Renewal: This Contract may be extended for a further 84 months up to a maximum of 168 months (14 years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c268
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042405-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTH MIDLANDS PATHOLOGY NETWORK (UNIVERISITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARIWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST, SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, GEORGE ELIOT NHS TRUST, WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST AND WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
arjun.karavadra@htepg.com
Contact Phone
+44 7392260143

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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