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title: "Agreement For The Supply Of A Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract For South Midlands Pathology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c268"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTH MIDLANDS PATHOLOGY NETWORK (UNIVERISITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARIWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST, SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, GEORGE ELIOT NHS TRUST, WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST AND WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST"
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# Agreement For The Supply Of A Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract For South Midlands Pathology

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTH MIDLANDS PATHOLOGY NETWORK (UNIVERISITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARIWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST, SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, GEORGE ELIOT NHS TRUST, WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST AND WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c268

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## Summary

The South Midlands Pathology Network, represented by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), has completed a selective competitive dialogue tender process to award a Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract. The procurement, which falls under pathology services, involves a partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and Wye Valley NHS Trust. With a contract value of £13,260,000 over an initial seven-year period, there is an option to extend by a further seven years, potentially increasing the total contract value to £30,000,000 across 14 years. This procurement primarily targets service provision, including maintenance, equipment replacement, and consumables supply, and was initially tendered in April 2023 with a closing date on May 19, 2023.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for entities specialising in laboratory and pathology services. The winning supplier, Roche Diagnostics Limited, will deliver key services which may include laboratory equipment maintenance, supply of necessary consumables, and possibly consulting, offering a stable, long-term engagement. Businesses with proven expertise in quality service delivery, as demonstrated by Roche Diagnostics' successful bid, are well-suited to competing for similar future opportunities, particularly those able to address comprehensive service needs within the UK's stringent regulatory framework. This contract also highlights the importance of establishing robust relationships with NHS Trusts, providing a pathway for growth through quality-focused and cost-effective service delivery.

## Notice

South Midlands Pathology are looking to establish an Agreement for the Supply of a Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract ("Agreement"). The duration of the Contract will be 7 years (the "Initial Term") with the option for The Trust to extend the term for a further 7 years (the "Extension Period") This contract is anticipated to have a value of PS13.260,000 over the initial term of 7 years. The estimated total contract value, including a potential extension of up to a period of seven (7) years, is PS30,000,000 over a 14-year period. This figure accounts for an expected annual increase in test volume and the impact of inflation over the lifetime of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Midlands Pathology Network are seeking a partner to implement a Cellular Pathology Managed Service Contract ("MSC") that will include the provision of maintenance and replacement of pathology equipment, associated connectivity and the supply of consumables, associated items, chemicals and reagents. The award will be to one supplier and for three individual contracts. The Contracting Authorities will be: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (on behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service ("CWPS")), Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Wye Valley NHS Trust respectively. CWPS includes the following Trusts: - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - George Eliot NHS Trust - South Warwickshire University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The scope of this MSC includes, but is not limited to; sample receipt, pre-analytical systems, histology sampling, cytology sampling and post analytical systems.

Options: The duration of the Contract will be 7 years (the "Initial Term") with the option for The Trust to extend the term for a further 7 years (the "Extension Period")

Renewal: This Contract may be extended for a further 84 months up to a maximum of 168 months (14 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042405-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000,000 |
| Lots value | £17,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTH MIDLANDS PATHOLOGY NETWORK (UNIVERISITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARIWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST, SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, GEORGE ELIOT NHS TRUST, WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST AND WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042405-2025
- 20 Apr 2023 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011391-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

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