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Pathology laboratory printed labels/barcodes for patient samples

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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07 Nov 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for pathology laboratory printed labels and barcodes for patient samples has been completed by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority. This contract involves the supply of printed labels with unique laboratory numbers crucial for analysing and reporting on patient samples in Microbiology. The process, classified under the goods category, is designated as "below threshold - unknown" procurement and was awarded to Midco Print & Packaging Ltd on 30th October 2025. The contract, valued at £12,636 gross (£10,530 net) and set to run until 29th October 2026, highlights the delivery location within the UKD region.

This tender provides a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the production of printed labels and barcoded labels, as the contract emphasises critical tracking and reporting needs within medical laboratories. Companies like SMEs in the printing and packaging sector, such as Midco Print & Packaging Ltd, can find a competitive edge in supplying high-quality, reliable labelling solutions to public healthcare organisations. Engaging in such tenders not only facilitates industry relationships but also broadens market reach by demonstrating compliance with stringent NHS procurement standards.

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Notice Title

Pathology laboratory printed labels/barcodes for patient samples

Notice Description

Printed labels with individual laboratory numbers. Each patient sample that is received in Microbiology is assigned a unique laboratory number which is then booked into the laboratory information management system and allows for analysing and reporting of results.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071847-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30199760 - Labels

30199761 - Bar-coded labels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MIDCO PRINT & PACKAGING

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