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title: "Pathology Managed Equipment Service"
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# Pathology Managed Equipment Service

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e4a78af-f61a-4e28-b7e0-706512ae7e84

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## Summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Pathology Managed Equipment Service through a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement. This procurement, identified under CPV code 71900000 for laboratory services, is situated in Gloucestershire, England, and spans from 19 December 2025 to 18 December 2029. The procurement process utilised a selective method, reflecting a planned and structured approach suited to the healthcare sector. The award was announced on 13 February 2026 and marks the completion of the tender stage.

The contract provides opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory diagnostics and pathology managed services, especially large-scale suppliers, as SMEs and VCSEs were not indicated as suitable for this procurement. With a substantial contract value of £25,107,000 GBP, this award is set to foster significant growth for the supplier, ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED, enhancing their position and capacity in delivering biochemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology, cellular pathology, and cytology services within the NHS framework. This contract signifies a stable business opportunity with long-term engagement in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Awarded via the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement: Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (Framework Reference: 2023/S 000-028831). This contract provides a Managed Equipment Service (MES) for the following pathology services: * Biochemistry * Haematology * Immunology * Microbiology (inc. Serology) * Cellular Pathology * Cytology Additional information: Awarded via the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement: Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services (Framework Reference: 2023/S 000-028831).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b420f40-c9a7-4d45-94da-d2a579fd5fcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,107,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b420f40-c9a7-4d45-94da-d2a579fd5fcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b420f40-c9a7-4d45-94da-d2a579fd5fcf
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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