Tender

BTH25-197 - Histopathology Slide & Block Storage

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Nov 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of managed off-site archival storage services for histology slides and paraffin blocks, under the title "BTH25-197 - Histopathology Slide & Block Storage". This procurement falls within the category of storage and retrieval services and is located in Bradford, United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open procedure, which is currently at the tender stage with submissions due by 19 December 2025. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by 16 January 2026, and the service requirement spans from 9 February 2026 to 9 February 2031, with options for extensions. This procurement is managed through the submission portal at Health Family Welcome.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archival storage and retrieval services, particularly those with the capacity to manage large-scale off-site storage solutions. Companies well-versed in handling histological materials would find this contract highly suitable to their expertise. With a potential total contract value of £1,074,000 GBP and a long-term service provision up to nine years, it offers substantial growth prospects for businesses ready to compete on quality and social value, alongside pricing. Service providers thriving in the public healthcare sector or those aiming to expand into government-related contracts should consider submitting a proposal.

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Notice Title

BTH25-197 - Histopathology Slide & Block Storage

Notice Description

managed off-site archival service for histology slides and paraffin blocks

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 2 Year Extension Options - Total possible contract length is 9 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e176
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073981-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£895,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£895,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-02-04

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
danny.patefield@bthft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07973472811

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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