---
title: "Pathology Services - Requirement for Pathology Labels and Bags"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036b23"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036b23.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2022-09-23"
---

# Pathology Services - Requirement for Pathology Labels and Bags

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036b23

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Pathology Services - Requirement for Pathology Labels and Bags" in the services category, with a total value of £800,000. The Trust aims to establish a partnership with the chosen supplier to provide high-quality and cost-effective specimen bags and labels for the Pathology Department at Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire sites. The tender, open for electronic and written submissions, has a deadline for submissions on October 24, 2022, at 17:00 GMT.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with the Trust and provide added value services. Businesses involved in pathology services or bespoke labels and specimen bags manufacturing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initial contract period is for 3 years with the possibility of extending it for two additional periods of 12 months each. Interested parties are advised to visit the Delta eSourcing portal for more information and to submit their bids accordingly.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two periods of 12 months (3+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026748-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026748-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5BBD9H63M6
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Pathology-services./5BBD9H63M6

## Provenance

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