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Provision of Solutions for Histopathology Testing

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Jun 2025 at 12:53

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17 Jun 2025 at 12:53

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16 Apr 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, located at Trafford Hospital, United Kingdom, for the provision of solutions for histopathology testing. The procurement is categorised under laboratory reagents, highlighting the medical industry's focus. The direct award method was employed for this tender, which has reached the completion stage. Key dates include the contract award notice dated 17th June 2025 and a contract period starting on 1st July 2025, ending on 30th June 2028. Relevant locations for delivery include regions UKD33 and UKD3 in the United Kingdom. The structured direct award ensures the continuation of validated solutions needed for histopathology testing.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and related medical supplies to collaborate with public health institutions. Primarily, it suits SMEs with a focus on histopathology and laboratory testing as these solutions must be compatible and validated for current equipment. By engaging in this contract, businesses like CellPath Ltd—already a supplier—demonstrate an ability to sustain and expand their service scope in a critical and regulated sector, providing significant potential for long-term growth and reinforcing relationships with public health trusts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Solutions for Histopathology Testing

Notice Description

Provision of Solutions to allow Histopathology to carry out testing of patient samples, which have been validated for use on histopathology equipment.

Procurement Information

The current solutions are validated on the Laboratory equipment, moving away from the current supplier, would require a full validation process, that would cause significant delay to the testing of patient samples.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032978-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,947 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Stacey Shw
Contact Email
stacey.shaw2@mft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
0161 537 2331

Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELLPATH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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