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DON - Pathology Samples 26/27

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 May 2026 at 07:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is summarised in the contract titled "DON - Pathology Samples 26/27," which involves specialist referred pathology samples. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on pathology services, and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The process stage is at completion with the contract awarded to Imperial as the supplier. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, beginning on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The procurement follows the legal basis set by UK legislation 2023/54 and encapsulates a gross contract value of £12,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services to engage with the healthcare sector. As the procurement method was direct and below threshold, it is especially beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer niche expertise and agility in the healthcare diagnostics field. With the healthcare sector increasingly focusing on specialised medical services, businesses within this field could leverage this opportunity to not only gain valuable experience but also foster partnerships with major NHS Trusts, broadening their client base and enhancing their reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DON - Pathology Samples 26/27

Notice Description

Specialist referred pathology samples

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048392-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPERIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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