Planning

Pathology - Sendaway Tests

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "Pathology - Sendaway Tests," for referral tests to be performed on behalf of the WSFT Biochemistry Laboratory. Classified under laboratory services in the services category, this procurement is set in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, with key dates including a future notice on 31 July 2025. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and the contract period is expected to commence on 1 August 2026, extending potentially until 31 July 2031. This involves a lot with a renewal option, ensuring continuity and development within the health sector.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those experienced in biochemistry and pathology tests. As this is a high-threshold procurement, larger entities capable of meeting the sophisticated requirements of a central government public authority, such as West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, will be well-positioned to compete. Companies versed in providing high-quality laboratory services and those looking to establish or solidify partnerships within the healthcare industry are encouraged to engage with this forthcoming opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology - Sendaway Tests

Notice Description

Referral tests performed on behalf of WSFT Biochemistry Laboratory

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05214b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025921-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@wsh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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