---
title: "Contract for the provision of pathology diagnostic testing (S4 network)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050466"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-16"
---

# Contract for the provision of pathology diagnostic testing (S4 network)

Buyer: GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050466

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## Summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced a planned procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the provision of pathology diagnostic testing (S4 network)." This tender falls under the 'Health Care Services' industry category, specifically pathology services, and will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 2nd June 2025. The procurement is regulated under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key decision-makers for the award include Noman Manzoor, Director of Pathology, and Rob Webb, Director of Procurement for BSW Alliance.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology diagnostic services to expand into new markets and secure long-term contracts. The tender is structured to select the most suitable provider, making it an excellent opportunity for well-established pathology service providers with strong capabilities and compliance with relevant regulations. Companies with a robust track record in healthcare services stand to benefit from this procurement, enhancing their reputation and ensuring sustained business growth in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Pathology Diagnostic Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

GWH is publishing an intention to award a contract for the provision of pathology diagnostics services using the Most Suitable Provider Process under the PSR regime

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015702-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 6BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 16:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015702-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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