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title: "Procurement reference Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network"
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# Procurement reference Pathology Managed Service for Midlands & East 2 Network

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6f0c662-d8f9-416e-9cd8-62e6720b788b

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## Summary

The contracting process for a pathology managed service for the Midlands & East 2 Network has been completed by the University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement falls under the 'Pathology services' category, with services being provided across the East Midlands, UK. Governed by a selective method under a framework agreement, the competition concluded with an award to Roche Diagnostics Limited on 4th June 2026. With a contract value of £45 million, services are set to begin on 4th June 2026 and continue until 3rd June 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services to engage in long-term service provision within a major health network. While the contract has already been awarded, it highlights the calibre of opportunities available for large and medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive and reliable pathology solutions. Such businesses are well-suited to engage in future opportunities through similar frameworks or sectors within the NHS and other healthcare networks. SMEs, although not successful in this instance, are encouraged to explore comparable opportunities that suit their scale and expertise.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0c04384-9b25-4b43-83b3-aa4a674e1ab5 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## 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

- 6 Jul 2026 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0c04384-9b25-4b43-83b3-aa4a674e1ab5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0c04384-9b25-4b43-83b3-aa4a674e1ab5
  6th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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