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Provision of Blood Sciences Managed Laboratory Service

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 11:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 May 2025 at 16:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of Blood Sciences Managed Laboratory Service." This contract, managed by HealthTrust Europe LLP, is for services within the pathology and biomedical equipment sectors. The procurement process is conducted as a selective and competitive flexible procedure, involving multiple stages of dialogue to refine the procurement requirements. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 30th October 2025, with preliminary enquiries to be concluded by 21st October 2025. The contract's estimated start date is 1st October 2028, located in the United Kingdom, and it will extend over the course of seven years, with potential renewals extending up to a total of nine additional years. The project's total estimated value stands at £336 million, emphasising quality and cost alongside social value considerations.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in blood sciences equipment and services, including staff training, maintenance, and IT system management. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and sustainable solutions. Businesses specialising in immunology, haematology, and other related biomedical fields will find this tender relevant. The competitive flexible procedure allows interested parties to tailor their proposals to the specific needs of the Authority, creating an environment conducive to presenting bespoke and industry-leading solutions. This engagement is a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the public healthcare supply chain in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Blood Sciences Managed Laboratory Service

Notice Description

The scope of the blood sciences managed service will include the provision of all blood sciences equipment, maintenance, staff training, reagents & consumables, associated IT systems and enabling works for the delivery of chemistry, immunoassay, haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion, and immunology services. Other tests such as Point of Care Testing may be considered at a later stage of the procurement as part of the Contract. Tenderers should use the information provided as part of this tender to propose innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions that meet the outlined needs of the Contracting Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As this contract will operate as a managed service for the duration of the contract, the Authority reserves the right to procure any blood science-related equipment or associated services, including point-of-care testing, where required to support clinical operations within the scope of this procurement.

Renewal: The parties can mutually agree in writing any extensions to the contract to a total maximum extension period of 9 years

Planning Information

Engagement will be conducted through meetings/in-person discussions/telephone discussions with potential primary providers who can provide Blood Sciences Managed Services. The engagement exercise aims to establish a suitable procurement approach that meets the Contracting Authority's objectives, to establish the specification and award criteria, and to identify potential suppliers of the required services. Interested parties please reach out to Eman Majid (eman.majid@htepg.com) at HealthTrust Europe to schedule an engagement meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060052-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38434000 - Analysers

38434520 - Blood analysers

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

38434550 - Blood-cell counters

38434560 - Chemistry analyser

38434570 - Haematology analysers

38434580 - Immunoassay analysers

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2028 - 30 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

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