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title: "Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUNDS AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES"
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# Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

Buyer: NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUNDS AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6595f104-314d-4e46-bcf5-7313881d6cdd

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust involves the award for a "Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network". This service, classified under the industry category of pathology services (CPV: 85111800), covers various NHS Trusts in the region, including those in Derby, Burton, Chesterfield, Leicester, and Nottingham. The procurement follows a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed, with the contract beginning on 4th June 2026 and extending until 4th June 2038. This significant project has an estimated value of £58 million and is located in Grimsby, England, with a postal code of DN33 2BA.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale pathology and diagnostic service providers capable of supporting NHS networks. The framework-based procurement method highlights the pre-selection of qualified suppliers, potentially enabling faster turnaround times for businesses within this framework. Companies looking to expand in the healthcare diagnostics sector stand to benefit enormously, particularly those that can deliver consistent, high-volume services over long periods. Additionally, small and medium enterprises could find opportunities as sub-contractors or service partners, complementing the services of larger providers like Roche Diagnostics Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses with innovative solutions in laboratory diagnostics and efficiency will find this a promising avenue for engagement with the NHS infrastructure.

## Notice

The Midlands East 2 Pathology Network is made of the following NHS Trusts: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust ("ME2 Network"). The ME2 Network carried out a further competition under Lot 1 of the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (Framework reference number 2023 S/00 028831) to select a pathology managed service provider. Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust have entered their own contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c9e411-f2a0-40a9-998b-6665a224fea3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUNDS AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES |
| Locality | GRIMSBY |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN33 2BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c9e411-f2a0-40a9-998b-6665a224fea3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c9e411-f2a0-40a9-998b-6665a224fea3
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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