Planning

GHFT Pan Pathology Managed Equipment Service Preliminary Market Engagement

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 09:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled 'GHFT Pan Pathology Managed Equipment Service Preliminary Market Engagement'. This notice, falling under the public authority central government classification, pertains to laboratory services and is located in Gloucester, United Kingdom. The procurement process initiated on 10th February 2026, with a key deadline occurring on 24th February 2026 for involvement in preliminary market engagement via the Health Family e-Sourcing portal. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 1st January 2039, demonstrating a significant opportunity in the services and works category.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those capable of providing managed equipment services. Engaging in this preliminary stage allows companies to influence upcoming tenders, potentially aligning their offerings with the buyer's needs. Businesses with expertise in pathology equipment and a strong track record in healthcare services are well-suited to compete, enhancing their visibility in the public sector. The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as a buyer, may particularly attract experienced suppliers aiming to expand within the UK healthcare market, leveraging long-term contracts for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GHFT Pan Pathology Managed Equipment Service Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Previous Market Engagements: * GHFT Pathology Managed Service (Ref: C286110) published 20 May 2024 * Chemical Pathology (Atamis Ref: C382440) published 15 August 2025 * Haematology, Immunology, Transfusion (Atamis Ref: C382441) published 15 August 2025 * Infection Sciences (Atamis Ref: C382442) published 15 August 2025 * Cellular Pathology (Atamis Ref: C382443) published 15 August 2025

Planning Information

The preliminary market engagement documentation is available for unrestricted and direct access, free of charge, via the Health Family e-Sourcing portal (Atamis) at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to register their interest by accessing the Atamis e-Sourcing portal and searching for Atamis Reference: C421406. Requests to participate must be submitted electronically via Atamis. Upon registration, suppliers will be granted access to the published materials, which include the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. Respondents are encouraged to review and complete this questionnaire as part of the preliminary market engagement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064be1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011643-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2039 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Diane Cole
Contact Email
diane.cole4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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