---
title: "Provision of Solutions for Histopathology Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0503a4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Provision of Solutions for Histopathology Testing

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0503a4

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## Summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a public procurement process for the provision of solutions necessary for histopathology testing. The contract, titled "Provision of Solutions for Histopathology Testing," falls under the industry category of laboratory reagents and operates within the regions of UKD33 and UKD3 in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with a direct award method used given the necessity to maintain validated solutions on existing laboratory equipment, preventing delays in patient sample testing. The procurement process commenced on 16 April 2025, with the contract set to start on 29 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2028. The total contract value amounts to £199,947 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and reagents, particularly those adept at supplying validated solutions for histopathology testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete due to the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement. Companies able to provide continuous, high-quality laboratory solutions to meet stringent healthcare standards would find this award beneficial for expanding their operations and establishing a relationship with a major healthcare trust in the UK. The direct award nature also suggests minimal competition, offering a streamlined opportunity for capable suppliers.

## Notice

Provision of Solutions to allow Histopathology to carry out testing of patient samples, which have been validated for use on histopathology equipment.

### Procurement Information

The current solutions are validated on the Laboratory equipment, moving away from the current supplier, would require a full validation process, that would cause significant delay to the testing of patient samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015411-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,947 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TRAFFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 5SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 08:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015411-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015411-2025
  16th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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