--- title: "Pathology Programme - Haematology/ Immunology/ Transfusion Managed Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05895a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05895a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05895a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05895a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-08-15" --- # Pathology Programme - Haematology/ Immunology/ Transfusion Managed Service Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05895a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05895a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05895a.json) ## Summary The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for re-procuring and enhancing its pathology services, focusing specifically on haematology, immunology, and transfusion managed services. The procurement exercise involves engaging with potential suppliers through a market engagement process, which is set to conclude with submissions by 17 September 2025. This initiative is located in Gloucester, United Kingdom, under the healthcare and laboratory services industries. As a preliminary step for a possible future tender, this market engagement allows suppliers to contribute input that will shape future specifications of the procurement process. The contracting authority is working towards a start date for the potential contract period on 12 July 2027, extending up to 11 July 2041, including renewal options. This opportunity is significant for businesses involved in laboratory services, diagnostic equipment and supplies, and facility upgrades, particularly those within the SME and VCSE sectors. Companies specialising in medical diagnostics, laboratory equipment installation, and software management services could see substantial growth opportunities. As the procurement aims for a comprehensive transformation of the pathology services, businesses offering innovative solutions, equipment modernisation, and efficiency improvements stand ready to benefit. Suppliers engaging in this phase can provide valuable feedback that might give them a competitive advantage in the eventual procurement process, helping the Trust achieve its goal of delivering a high-quality, adaptable pathology service that supports their healthcare mission. ## Notice Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHFT) is inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise in advance of its planned re-procurement and enhancement of pathology services. The Pathology Department at GHFT plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and laboratory services for primary and secondary care in Gloucestershire and South Worcestershire. Operating from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital, the department provides a comprehensive range of services, including: * Chemical Pathology (Atamis Ref: C382440) * Haematology, Immunology, Transfusion (Atamis Ref: C382441) * Infection Sciences (Atamis Ref: C382442) * Cellular Pathology (Atamis Ref: C382443) GHFT aims to identify strategic partners to support a comprehensive transformation programme encompassing Facility upgrades; Equipment modernisation; Process optimisation; Enhanced contract management The overarching goal is to deliver a flexible, high-quality pathology service that is future-ready and aligned with GHFT's vision of "Best Care for Everyone." This informal market engagement for Haematology/ Immunology/ Transfusion - one of four related market engagement exercises - will help inform GHFT's future procurement approach and the development of service specifications. Participation is entirely voluntary and will not affect eligibility to participate in any future procurement process. Suppliers who choose not to engage at this stage will not be disadvantaged. However, feedback and contributions will be instrumental in ensuring the final procurement approach reflects market capacity, innovation, and best practice. Important Notes: * This notice is for information-gathering purposes only and does not signal the start of a formal procurement. * GHFT is under no obligation to proceed with a procurement following this exercise. Should GHFT proceed to procurement, a separate Contract Notice will be published. * Any participation will be at the supplier's own cost; no expenses will be reimbursed. * A robust conflicts of interest assessment process, fully compliant with PA23 standards, is in place. ### Planning Information The market engagement documentation is available for unrestricted and direct access, free of charge, via the Health Family e-Sourcing portal (Atamis) at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to register their interest by accessing the Atamis e-Sourcing portal and searching for Atamis Reference: C382441. Requests to participate must be submitted electronically via Atamis. Upon registration, suppliers will be granted access to the published materials, which include the Market Engagement Questionnaire. Respondents are encouraged to review and complete this questionnaire as part of the engagement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049306-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jul 2027 - 11 Jul 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £84,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL53 7AN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Cheltenham | | Electoral ward | College | | Westminster constituency | Cheltenham | | Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 33124100 - Diagnostic devices - 33124110 - Diagnostic systems - 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits - 33186200 - Blood and fluid warming - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33194220 - Blood-transfusion supplies - 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media - 33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 38434000 - Analysers - 38434500 - Biochemical analysers - 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work - 45215146 - Pathology room construction work - 48430000 - Inventory management software package - 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2025 at 21:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049306-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049306-2025 15th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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