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title: "Pathology Managed Services Framework"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST"
published: "2019-02-15"
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# Pathology Managed Services Framework

Buyer: THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56520dc8-f595-4d83-9c2a-fbd8fe7d5f2b

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## Summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is initiating a procurement process for the "Pathology Managed Services Framework," set within the medical consumables industry. This project aims to support the delivery of pathology services over a period of 48 months, with a total allocated budget of £5 billion. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2019 and conclude on 30th April 2023. The planned procurement notice was published on 15th February 2019, and a communication about the future notice is set for 18th February 2019. The primary delivery addresses for this tender extend to various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses that specialise in medical consumables, diagnostic devices, reagents, and pathology services. Suppliers capable of fostering collaborative partnerships with healthcare organisations to enhance efficiency and improve patient care will fare well. Engaging in this tender could facilitate significant growth for businesses in the medical supply sector, allowing them to leverage their expertise in providing innovative solutions within the NHS framework.

## Notice

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) is seeking to create a framework for Pathology Managed Services. It is intended that the framework be in place for 48 months. RWT will expect its appointed suppliers to work closely and proactively with the contracting authorities to create collaborative working relationships which deliver cost savings, efficiencies and improvements to patient care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8539c7-fd03-4713-9965-0fa1fa9dc451 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV10 0QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | Heath Town |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### 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
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 38434560 - Chemistry analyser
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 15:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8539c7-fd03-4713-9965-0fa1fa9dc451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8539c7-fd03-4713-9965-0fa1fa9dc451
  15th February 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/about-us/

## Provenance

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