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title: "Supply of Pathology Tests (Gastro Panel and Clostridium Difficile) and Laboratory Equipment Maintenance"
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# Supply of Pathology Tests (Gastro Panel and Clostridium Difficile) and Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Buyer: MERSEY & WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f523c14f-6a9f-46ea-9390-7a40bd7c3708

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for the "Supply of Pathology Tests (Gastro Panel and Clostridium Difficile) and Laboratory Equipment Maintenance". This process falls under the industry category of diagnostic supplies and services, located in Prescot, England. Currently at the Contract Award stage, this selective procurement was executed as a call-off from the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework. The contract, valued at £1,892,741, is scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2030, with the equipment replacement planned within years 2-3. Key dates include the award status on 31st October 2025 and the award notice published on 5th November 2025.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for SMEs and potential VCSEs engaged in diagnostic supplies and services, particularly those specialising in pathology and laboratory services. The awarded contract highlights the need for quality supply and maintenance of critical laboratory equipment, offering businesses the chance to partner with a major NHS Trust. Companies like Chrystal Medical Ltd, already a supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited for such contracts, particularly those with capabilities to support ongoing equipment maintenance and supply chain fulfilment in this sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice for a 5 year contract, via The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework ref 2021/S 000-025285, for the supply of Gastro Panel and C.difficile tests and maintenance for the EntericBio Realtime PCR laboratory equipment. The equipment will be replaced within year 2-3 of the contract. The contract value is PS1,892,741.00 (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05448b6b-fdcf-4d83-a7d3-613a4b6197b3 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,892,741 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,892,741 |
| 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 | MERSEY & WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHRYSTAL MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05448b6b-fdcf-4d83-a7d3-613a4b6197b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05448b6b-fdcf-4d83-a7d3-613a4b6197b3
  5th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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