Planning

Proprietary Radio-Frequency Identification enabled Pathology sample tracking Product

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 13:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Proprietary Radio-Frequency Identification enabled Pathology sample tracking Product." The process focuses on the commercialisation of a specialised tracking system for pathology samples, with the intellectual property already successfully implemented at the trust. This opportunity pertains to the industry category of surgical tracking and tracing systems, falling under the goods procurement category. Based in Leeds, the NHS Trust has scheduled key milestones, including the signing and return of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) by 26 January 2026, before any documents are released. The prospective communication notice is dated for 9 February 2026, and the contractual period is expected to commence on 4 May 2026, running through to 3 May 2033.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those offering innovative technology in sample tracking and management solutions. Companies with expertise in radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology and a strong background in providing robust and precise sample tracking systems are well-suited to partner with the trust. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can not only expand their market reach but also play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiencies within healthcare services in the United Kingdom. This partnership offers potential partners the chance to collaborate with a leading NHS Trust and facilitate the wider adoption of advanced pathology tracking systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proprietary Radio-Frequency Identification enabled Pathology sample tracking Product

Notice Description

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) has prepared this Commercial Prospectus to set out the opportunity and terms for a partner to license our Intellectual Property (IP)- a proprietary radio-frequency identification (RFID) enabled pathology tracking system ('The Product'). The Product has been deployed at LTHT and successfully enhanced the current, in situ, sample management/tracking system. LTHT is now able to precisely locate each and every RFID It issample in the pathology workflow. Misplaced or lost samples are now confined to history. The Product permits a more efficient and effective service which is better for our patients, better for clinical teams and better for laboratory staff. The Field of use is limited to Pathology (including but not limited to Histopathology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Microbiology, Transfusion, Transplant Immunology, and Mortuary services). LTHT retains the IP for use outside this Field. The Prospectus has been issued to potentially interested parties to explain the Trust's approach to selecting a partner for the commercialisation of the Product with a view to accelerating its adoption across pathology services.

Planning Information

Please sign and return NDA before the documents will be released

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081044-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33169500 - Surgical tracking and tracing systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
j.smith115@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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