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title: "Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags - Multi Lot"
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# Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags - Multi Lot

Buyer: QE FACILITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3636858c-f902-41d0-bf1a-5ad6fdaac867

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## Summary

QE Facilities has awarded a contract for "Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags - Multi Lot" to Hague Computer Supplies Limited and Jones & Brooks Ltd. The award was finalised on 31 January 2025, and the contract commenced on the same day, running until 31 January 2027. The procurement falls under the pathology services category, and it was conducted using an open procedure. The successful suppliers will be responsible for producing and stocking frequently used and ad hoc bespoke pathology forms, labels, and specimen bags at their premises. This contract, with a total value of £512,375, will serve the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical and laboratory consumables. SMEs specialising in printed materials and logistics may find this contract particularly beneficial, given the requirements for frequent and ad hoc production aligned with competitive pricing. Securing such a contract can lead to significant business growth through a steady revenue stream and the potential for contract extensions up to three additional years. Companies equipped to handle quick turnarounds and customised orders will have a competitive advantage in this procurement scenario.

## Notice

QE Facilities (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a supplier with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to supply Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags. The successful Contractor will be required to operate a service where frequently used Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags will be produced and stocked at the Contractors premises for call off by the Authority. The successful Contractor may also be required to produce Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice, to the specification provided by the Authority. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 Years and may be extended for up to a period of 1+1+1 Years, subject to meeting the relevant criteria set out in the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214b1f67-8082-45c4-8aed-0f9ea1699fb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £512,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £512,375 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QE FACILITIES |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HAGUE COMPUTER SUPPLIES; JONES & BROOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214b1f67-8082-45c4-8aed-0f9ea1699fb3
- 1 Oct 2024 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28c81fb-a80c-440a-a0f8-e623ed33f239

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214b1f67-8082-45c4-8aed-0f9ea1699fb3
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28c81fb-a80c-440a-a0f8-e623ed33f239
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/go/756955220192478A735A
  NHS Sourcing

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