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title: "Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags - Multi Lot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4b9"
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# Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags - Multi Lot

Buyer: QE FACILITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4b9

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## Summary

QE Facilities is seeking a supplier with the requisite product range, experience, and competitive pricing to supply Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels, & Specimen Bags under a multi-lot contract. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85111800 for pathology services, entails a two-year contract with possible extensions of 1+1+1 years based on performance. The services are needed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, UKC2 region. The procurement follows an open procedure, with the tender process initiated on 1st October 2024 and ending on 31st October 2024. Contracts will commence shortly afterwards, on 1st November 2024. This opportunity is managed by the buyer, QE Facilities, which is a body governed by public law in the health sector.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in pathology services and related fields to expand their market presence and secure long-term contracts. The contract's division into three lots allows suppliers to compete in specific areas of expertise—labels, forms, and specimen bags—thus broadening the potential for participation. Companies with robust supply chains and the ability to meet frequent and ad hoc production demands will find this opportunity particularly well-suited. SMEs like Hague Computer Supplies Limited and Jones & Brooks Ltd, which have previously been awarded contracts under similar tenders, exemplify the kind of businesses that could potentially thrive and grow by securing contracts with QE Facilities.

## Notice

QE Facilities (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a supplier with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to supply Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags. The successful Contractor will be required to operate a service where frequently used Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags will be produced and stocked at the Contractors premises for call off by the Authority. The successful Contractor may also be required to produce Bespoke Pathology Forms, Labels & Specimen Bags on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice, to the specification provided by the Authority. The contract will be divided into three separate lots. Tenders for each lot will be assessed individually according to the evaluation criteria specified section 1.3. Bidders may submit tenders for any or all of the three lots. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 Years and may be extended for up to a period of 1+1+1 Years, subject to meeting the relevant criteria set out in the contract.

### Lot Information

Bespoke Pathology Labels

QE Facilities (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a supplier with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to supply Bespoke Pathology Labels. The successful Contractor will be required to operate a service where frequently used Bespoke Pathology Labels will be printed and stocked at the Contractors premises for call off by the Authority. The successful Contractor may also be required to produce Bespoke Pathology Labels on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice, to the specification provided by the Authority.

Options: 3 x 12 month optional extension

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extension

Bespoke Pathology Forms

QE Facilities (The Authority) is seeking to appoint a supplier with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to provide Bespoke Pathology Forms. The successful Contractor will be required to operate a service where frequently used Bespoke Pathology Forms will be printed and stocked at the Contractors premises for call off by the Authority. The successful Contractor may also be required to produce Bespoke Pathology Forms on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice, to the specification provided by the Authority.

Options: 3 x 12 month optional extension

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extension

Bespoke Pathology Specimen Bags

QE Facilities is seeking to appoint a supplier with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to supply Bespoke Specimen Bags. The successful Contractor will be required to operate a service where frequently used Bespoke Specimen Bags will be printed and stocked at the Contractors premises for call off by the Authority. The successful Contractor may also be required to produce Bespoke Specimen Bags on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice, to the specification provided by the Authority.

Options: 3 x 12 month optional extensions

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003441-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £219,608 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £512,375 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QE FACILITIES |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HAGUE COMPUTER SUPPLIES; JONES & BROOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003441-2025
- 1 Oct 2024 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031409-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qefacilities.co.uk
- http://www.qefacilities.co.uk/
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/go/756955220192478A735A

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