Notice Information
Notice Title
Integrated Pathology Hub and Laboratory Equipment Managed Service Partner
Notice Description
North West London Pathology (NWLP) - a partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, and The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - is initiating this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to inform a potential procurement. NWLP's current laboratory hub space is poorly configured and not able to accommodate expected volume growth. NWLP is therefore seeking to engage with suppliers to inform a new kind of contracting model that could deliver an integrated, combined service. NWLP is considering an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) arrangement. Due to the fact that NWLP does not have access to a significant capital budget, a primary objective is to develop an off-balance-sheet solution for both premises and laboratory equipment. NWLP is also keen to develop a partnership which can support future growth, innovation, research and efficiency. Key features of the commercial framework being explored include: Volume-Based Pricing: An entirely volume-based pricing approach (price-per-request) covering equipment, building, and maintenance costs. Risk and Reward Sharing: A partner to help NWLP expand and win new business while sharing the frustrations of recommissioning decisions. Proposed Duration: An initial operational term anticipated to be 14 years, with the potential for two 7-year extensions at the option of NWLP. The contract would likely encompass a comprehensive range of requirements, including: Provision of Premises: Securing, fitting out, and managing a hub facility that allows NWLP to participate in the local life sciences community. Laboratory Equipment: Provision of kit, including internal software, maintenance, and lifecycle replacement. Facilities Management: Hard FM, building lifecycle, and utilities. Ancillary Services: Potential inclusion of consumables, Soft FM, and LIMS/software interfaces. NWLP welcomes feedback from a broad range of market participants, including equipment suppliers, landlords, property investors, and potential service integrators. We are seeking frank and comprehensive feedback to help frame the requirement as constructively as possible while respecting the financial constraints we face. Note on SMEs: NWLP aims to reduce barriers for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. SMEs are encouraged to seek opportunities to participate by joining the supply chains of larger equipment providers or service teams to contribute to the overall solution. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity should complete the attached questionnaire and respond back by July 16th 2026. To access the opportunity, please use Atamis via contract reference C454074. https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Pz00001gu7CeIAI&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com
Planning Information
Interested Suppliers will need to complete the Pre Market Engagement Briefing Pack and Requirements within the allocated Documentation folder in Atamis.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b726
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057184-2026
- 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
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
33124100 - Diagnostic devices
33124110 - Diagnostic systems
33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
33124131 - Reagent strips
33140000 - Medical consumables
33694000 - Diagnostic agents
33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
38432000 - Analysis apparatus
38434000 - Analysers
38434560 - Chemistry analyser
45400000 - Building completion work
50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
70310000 - Building rental or sale services
85111800 - Pathology services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £500,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 May 202711 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2031 - 30 Aug 2045 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
- IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
- 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
- W2 1NY
- Post Town
- West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- TLI London
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- Hyde Park
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057184-2026
17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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