---
title: "Pathology - Sendaway Tests"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05214b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05214b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Pathology - Sendaway Tests

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05214b

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## Summary

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "Pathology - Sendaway Tests," for referral tests to be performed on behalf of the WSFT Biochemistry Laboratory. Classified under laboratory services in the services category, this procurement is set in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, with key dates including a future notice on 31 July 2025. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and the contract period is expected to commence on 1 August 2026, extending potentially until 31 July 2031. This involves a lot with a renewal option, ensuring continuity and development within the health sector.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those experienced in biochemistry and pathology tests. As this is a high-threshold procurement, larger entities capable of meeting the sophisticated requirements of a central government public authority, such as West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, will be well-positioned to compete. Companies versed in providing high-quality laboratory services and those looking to establish or solidify partnerships within the healthcare industry are encouraged to engage with this forthcoming opportunity.

## Notice

Referral tests performed on behalf of WSFT Biochemistry Laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025921-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 09:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025921-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025921-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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