Planning

CWPS - Pathology Sample Transportation

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST

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Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 14:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, in collaboration with HealthTrust Europe LLP, has initiated a public procurement process to contract a dedicated Pathology Transport Service for Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services. This initiative, titled "CWPS - Pathology Sample Transportation," is currently in the planning stage, focusing on road transport services and pathology services across the United Kingdom. A preliminary market engagement exercise is scheduled from 6th January 2026, concluding on 1st September 2026, with a formal notice expected by 26th September 2026. The entire procurement process is set under the UK Procurement Act 2023/54, with a substantial value of £24 million, covering both sample and consumable transportation needs. The contract period is planned to start from 1st April 2027, extending potentially until 1st April 2036.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport and related services, particularly those focusing on sustainable and innovative solutions in pathology sample transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to accommodate such businesses, enhancing sector growth and competitive dynamics. The engagement phase presents an invaluable opportunity for potential suppliers to demonstrate existing capabilities, engage in dialogue about innovations, and prepare for future contracting opportunities with the NHS. Given the strategic focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, businesses with a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical standards will find this tender particularly aligned with their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWPS - Pathology Sample Transportation

Notice Description

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services ("CWPS") is seeking a partner to implement a dedicated Pathology Transport Service which will provide sample, consumable and chemical transport. Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service ("CWPS") is a managed network of pathology laboratories hosted by University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). Laboratory services are provided by laboratories at University Hospital, Coventry; Warwick Hospital, Warwick; and George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton.

Planning Information

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) will conduct this preliminary market engagement exercise through virtual meetings/in-person discussions/telephone discussions and site visits with potential suppliers capable of delivering Pathology Sample Transportation services. The engagement will be conducted from 06/01/2026 until 01/09/2026. The purpose of the engagement is to: -Understand the existing service offering within the market and vehicles currently in use in suppliers’ fleet; -Discuss the current and future impact of the company along the areas of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework to assess the company’s overall performance on sustainability and ethical issues that are relevant to Pathology Sample Transport; -Discuss current and emerging market capabilities and innovations to understand what added value can be provided; - Identify all potential suppliers of this requirement, including SMEs, and give them the opportunity to be respond to this tender opportunity; - Explore commercial structure that reflects market expectations and meets the requirements of any Contracting Authorities; and - Notify the market of the upcoming opportunity and support supplier readiness for future procurement and contract award. Interested parties please reach out to Eman Majid (eman.majid@htepg.com) at HealthTrust Europe to schedule engagement meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06002c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000709-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2032 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
08458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV2 2DX
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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