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Labgnostic license for National Pathology Exchange (NPEX)

ALDER HEY

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03 Feb 2026 at 18:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement for the Labgnostic license for the National Pathology Exchange (NPEX), facilitated by Alder Hey, a central government public authority based in Frzakerley, United Kingdom, has been completed. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically involving computer network services, and will be fulfilled in various UK regions. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 17th December 2025, with a start and end date of 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2029, respectively.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of supplying specialised software relevant to the pathology sector. While the contract has been awarded to X - LAB LIMITED, an SME based in London, opportunities may exist for collaborative ventures or subcontracting through partnering with entities involved in providing network services or similar technological platforms. Companies with expertise in software applications and services for healthcare networks are well-suited for such engagements.

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Notice Title

Labgnostic license for National Pathology Exchange (NPEX)

Notice Description

Access to software applications and services including access to our Labgnostic, LabgnosticEQA and LabReach platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009683-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,971 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY
Contact Name
Tracy Smith
Contact Email
tracy.smith71@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FRZAKERLEY
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

X - LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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