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title: "Pathology Services - Requirement for Pathology Labels and Bags"
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buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Pathology Services - Requirement for Pathology Labels and Bags

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a868d182-d044-454d-b1cb-252b448559c5

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier for Pathology Services, specifically for bespoke pathology labels and specimen bags. The procurement process, classified under pathology services, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for tender submissions is October 24, 2022, and the contract period is set to start on November 14, 2022, and end on November 13, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £800,000 in GBP. The Trust is located in Luton, East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender for Pathology Services by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust presents an opportunity for suppliers interested in providing high-quality, cost-effective bespoke labels and specimen bags to support the Trust's Pathology Department. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored solutions and value for money are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. Businesses in the services industry category are encouraged to explore this opportunity to form a partnership with the Trust and contribute to enhancing healthcare services in the region.

## Notice

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a variety of different types of specimen bags and labels for the Pathology Department. We are seeking a supplier who is willing to form a partnership with pathology and to aid it on this journey to provide a high quality, cost effective service; by the provision of bespoke labels and specimen bags that will be delivered to both sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f4b05-12e2-4bdf-a4ea-fe8d2fb98182 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU4 0DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Poets |
| Westminster constituency | Luton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2022 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f4b05-12e2-4bdf-a4ea-fe8d2fb98182

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45f4b05-12e2-4bdf-a4ea-fe8d2fb98182
  23rd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Pathology-services./5BBD9H63M6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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