Tender

Histology Reporting

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, titled "Histology Reporting," pertains to the pathology services industry category. This active tender, having commenced on 1st December 2025, is in the tender stage. The open procedure invites interested parties to submit bids by 7th January 2026. The contract scope includes the provision of diagnostic reports on samples submitted to the Department of Pathology at Worcester Royal Hospital, located at WR5 1DD. The total value of the tender is £2,080,000, with an optional extension that could extend the contract duration to a maximum of four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and diagnostic services, particularly those experienced in pathology. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive histology reporting and able to meet the delivery and technical requirements detailed by the buyer are well-suited to compete. The procurement method allows for electronic and written submissions, ensuring accessibility and encouraging a broad range of participants to express interest. Engaging in this contract could enhance market presence and portfolio with a reputable NHS Trust as a client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Histology Reporting

Notice Description

Provision of a histology reporting service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a histology reporting service, providing a full diagnostic report on all samples submitted by the Authority.

Options: Optional extension of two periods of 12 months. The duration of the contract shall be no longer than 4 years in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078532-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,080,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Robert Morris
Contact Email
robert.morris16@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1527512148

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 1DD
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Leopard Hill
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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