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09 Jul 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WSFT - Pathology - X-LABS Labgnostic" project was led by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, based in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on 9 July 2026, focuses on the integration system for electronic transmission of test requests and results between laboratories, within the services industry category specific to pathology services. Utilizing a direct procurement method without competition, the project reached the award stage, with the active contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process adhered to legal guidelines outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was valued at £25,404.92, with the gross amount reaching £30,485.9.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory integration and pathology services to make meaningful advancements by supporting key healthcare operations through advanced technology. Large-scale service providers, particularly those experienced in developing or implementing electronic laboratory systems, would find this procurement exercise well-suited to their expertise. The direct procurement approach used suggests that quick adaptability and established credibility in the NHS supply chain could prove advantageous for businesses seeking similar opportunities for collaboration in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Pathology - X-LABS Labgnostic

Notice Description

An integration system for the electronic transmission of test requests and results between laboratories.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c77e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064702-2026
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
£25,404 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

X-LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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