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BTH25-197 - Histopathology Slide & Block Storage

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 12:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 13:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at Bradford Royal Infirmary, has awarded a contract for managed off-site archival services for histology slides and paraffin blocks. The procurement, under the title "BTH25-197 - Histopathology Slide & Block Storage", falls under the services category and adheres to the legal basis 2023/54. The contract, awarded on 23 April 2026, involves a total gross amount of £1,074,000 and will commence on 1 June 2026, running through to 31 May 2031, with options for renewal. CellPath Ltd has been awarded the contract following an open procedure. This procurement initiative, through its comprehensive timeline and legislative framework, indicates strong organisational planning and commitment from the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in storage and retrieval services, particularly SMEs, to provide solutions that can handle substantial volumes of histological data securely and efficiently. The open procurement method facilitates participation from a wide range of suppliers, permitting competition that can drive innovation within the archival services industry. Businesses with expertise in digital and off-site archival solutions, particularly those capable of fulfilling long-duration contracts, will be well-placed to benefit from this contracting opportunity, fostering growth and enhancing service delivery. For SMEs, this is a chance to align their operations with the needs of a major NHS Foundation Trust, building robust relations with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e176
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037055-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

92512000 - Archive services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-02-04

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CellPath Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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