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Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board

NHS Shetland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shetland has completed the procurement process for a pan pathology managed service for the Shetland Health Board, located at Gilbert Bain Hospital within the region of UKM66. This was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award from an existing framework agreement. The contract was signed on 25th November 2024, with key consultations focusing on health services. NHS Shetland, headquartered in Lerwick, was the buying organisation, and the supplier awarded the contract was Abbott Laboratories Ltd. The total contract value stands at £6,650,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those involved in laboratory diagnostics, point of care testing, and pathology managed services. Companies that can deliver specialised equipment, maintenance services, and consumables would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With subcontracting opportunities available, businesses that offer complementary services to core pathology provision can also explore partnerships. This tender underscores the potential for growth and expansion within the health sector, leveraging existing framework agreements to secure substantial contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board

Notice Description

Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this notice is to advise that Shetland Health Board intend to make a direct award from NHS Supply Chain framework agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services. OJEU REF - 2023/S 000-028831

Procurement Information

This notice has been published to advise the market of the Board's intention to make a direct award from an existing framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783062
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542753
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,650,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shetland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0LA
Postcode Area
Lerwick
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Abbott Laboratories Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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