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Pathology X-Lab Digital Platform

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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02 Apr 2026 at 10:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Prescot, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the service and maintenance of a secure digital platform, known as the Pathology X-Lab Digital Platform. This contract, aimed at facilitating electronic exchange of test requests and results between NHS Trusts, was awarded to X-Lab Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically software package and information systems as well as laboratory services, with its contract period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract was officially signed on 25 March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in digital healthcare solutions and laboratory services, particularly those capable of providing robust software packages for health-related applications. Companies that specialise in secure digital platforms and have experience in collaborating with healthcare institutions would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. SMEs, especially those with a focus on technological innovation in healthcare, can potentially benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their market reach and fostering business growth in the ever-evolving digital health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology X-Lab Digital Platform

Notice Description

X-Lab provides a secure digital platform enabling electronic exchange of test requests and results between NHS Trusts. This contract covers the service and maintenance of the platform for a 12-month period (01/04/2026-31/03/2027).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030743-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,404 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

X - LAB LIMITED

Further Information

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