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title: "C434807 - Specimen digital documentation"
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buyer: "BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# C434807 - Specimen digital documentation

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f162c7b0-79d4-41c3-866d-2f5bb9cd8b57

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## Summary

The procurement process for "C434807 - Specimen digital documentation" involves the replacement of the Macropath machine in the BRI laboratory, funded by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment in the United Kingdom, specifically located in Bradford (postal code BD9 6RJ). The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase with the award being active as of 30th March 2026. This selective procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £23,171.15, with the contract period spanning from 27th March to 26th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, such as diagnostics providers. Although the procurement method was selective, there is a considerable market segment for companies looking to provide innovative solutions and services to healthcare organisations like the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The awarded contract went to A. Menarini Diagnostics Limited, indicating the potential for similar SMEs in the diagnostics sector to engage with public procurement processes effectively. With this sector's need for precision and innovation, businesses that can offer reliability and cutting-edge solutions will find opportunities to thrive.

## Notice

Replacement of Macropath in the BRI laboratory due to this machine coming to the end of its effective life, its quality is deteriorated, and they are needing more regular service and repair with some parts now completely unavailable following conversations with the company.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c988be-db46-498a-870d-a32c9a07cb53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 26 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,171 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,171 |
| 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 | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 6RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Toller |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A. MENARINI DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c988be-db46-498a-870d-a32c9a07cb53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c988be-db46-498a-870d-a32c9a07cb53
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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