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title: "WSFT - Managed Service - Cellular Pathology"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# WSFT - Managed Service - Cellular Pathology

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c89b609e-6e6a-4aba-a501-51627f348300

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage with a managed service contract for Cellular Pathology. The industry category focused on Laboratory services, with a contract award valued at £1,910,231.22. The procurement follows a selective method, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031, located in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, UK. Initially tendered with a completion deadline of 13th October 2025, the process was concluded with LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED awarded as the supplier on 18th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive laboratory services. Businesses specialising in pathology managed services could leverage this contract to expand their influence in the public healthcare sector. The long-term nature of the contract provides stability and the chance to develop a collaborative relationship with the NHS Foundation Trust, a significant player in the UK healthcare industry.

## Notice

The provision of Cellular Pathology managed service contract to the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f9b6fc-e174-444a-8d91-a8cb4afbf010 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,910,231 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,910,231 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f9b6fc-e174-444a-8d91-a8cb4afbf010

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f9b6fc-e174-444a-8d91-a8cb4afbf010
  17th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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