Notice Information
Notice Title
In-Vitro Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Services
Notice Description
NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices, Point of Care Testing Products & Related Pathology Services, this will include: - Pathology Managed Services - Reagent Rental Agreements - Pathology Maintenance Services - Pathology Software - Pathology Outsourced Services (Referral Testing Services) - Core Laboratory Equipment, Instruments & Consumables, to cover all pathology disciplines such as but not limited to Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Cellular Pathology, Virology, Haematology, Genomics & Molecular Testing and Reproductive Sciences - Point of Care Testing - Specimen Collection - Specimen Storage
Planning Information
We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods & services detailed in the procurement description. Interested suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link PORTAL ACCESS -Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// -Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers” and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_663 – In-Vitro Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Services PME EXPRESSION OF INTEREST -Click on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button in the top right corner. -Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope. To support our early engagement activity, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar, where we aim to share our strategic intent, with the intention to invite feedback from suppliers during this session. The details are as follows: Date: 20/05/2026 Time: 10:00 Duration: 2 hours Platform: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4639465633962865499 During this session, we will cover the following topics: 1. Tender Overview: Overview of the products in scope and our commercial aims and objectives for this framework renewal process. 2. Specification Overview: Summarise the key specifications and invite feedback regarding what can be included or improved on, to maximise product quality & value for money. 3. Commercial Drivers: Understanding the core factors shaping the framework renewal and how we can leverage best value for NHS customers. 4. Overview of the Procurement Procedure, Conditions of Participation & Award Criteria: An overview of the proposed tender process, sustainability criteria and expectations in the tender process. 5. Timescales: An outline of critical dates and timelines for the renewal process. This is a great opportunity for you to feedback and provide industry intelligence that will inform the procurement approach. Equally, it is an opportunity to clarify any questions you may have and ensure that all suppliers are aligned with the upcoming changes. We would value suppliers to share feedback and input during the webinar. We recognise that this is not always possible and if, following the webinar, you feel it would be beneficial to have a 1 to 1 meeting with the Category Manager, this can be requested using the following the email address: Pathology@Supplychain.nhs.uk Following earlier engagement activities, prior to tender publication, the drafted product listing and product specification will be circulated for feedback from interested participants. All feedback must be sent to the following email address (Pathology@Supplychain.nhs.uk) by no later than 16:00 GMT on 09 June 2026. The Authority will then review the feedback and if there are amendments, further circulation of amended specifications may take place. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period, request individual meetings with the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to Pathology@Supplychain.nhs.uk. All meeting requests must be made and concluded before 16.00 GMT on 11 August 2026. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-066a54
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034208-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
42 - Industrial machinery
45 - Construction work
48 - Software package and information systems
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
85 - Health and social work services
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- CPV Codes
33124100 - Diagnostic devices
33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
33124131 - Reagent strips
33127000 - Immuno-analysis devices
33140000 - Medical consumables
33141500 - Haematological consumables
33141625 - Diagnostic kits
33186200 - Blood and fluid warming
33192500 - Test tubes
33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents
33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
33696300 - Chemical reagents
33696500 - Laboratory reagents
33698100 - Microbiological cultures
33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
33793000 - Laboratory glassware
33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
33930000 - Autopsy furniture
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33932000 - Autopsy sinks or accessories
33933000 - Autopsy tables or accessories
33936000 - Embalming workstations or accessories
33937000 - Autopsy downdraft workstations or accessories
33944000 - Morgue cabinet refrigerators or freezers
33945000 - Morgue walk in refrigerators
33946000 - Autopsy carts
33947000 - Cadaver trays
38434000 - Analysers
38434500 - Biochemical analysers
38434510 - Cytometers
38434520 - Blood analysers
38434530 - Milk analysers
38434540 - Biomedical equipment
38434550 - Blood-cell counters
38434560 - Chemistry analyser
38434570 - Haematology analysers
38434580 - Immunoassay analysers
38435000 - Apparatus for detecting fluids
38436000 - Shakers and accessories
38436150 - Petri dish stand for shakers
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38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
38437100 - Pipettes
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38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
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38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
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38911000 - Manual swab test kits
38912000 - Automated swab test kits
38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
39180000 - Laboratory furniture
39181000 - Laboratory benching
39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers
42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories
42513000 - Refrigerating and freezing equipment
42513100 - Freezing equipment
42513200 - Refrigerating equipment
45215146 - Pathology room construction work
48180000 - Medical software package
71900000 - Laboratory services
73111000 - Research laboratory services
85111800 - Pathology services
85111810 - Blood analysis services
85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £20,000,000,000 Over £10B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 8 Oct 20265 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 12 Mar 2027 - 11 Mar 2031 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SE1 8UG
- Post Town
- South East London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI4 Inner London - East
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI45 Lambeth
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Lambeth
- Electoral Ward
- Waterloo & South Bank
- Westminster Constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034208-2026
15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033793-2026
14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023200-2026
13th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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