--- title: "Pathology Programme - Infection Sciences Managed Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05895b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05895b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05895b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05895b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-08-15" --- # Pathology Programme - Infection Sciences Managed Service Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05895b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05895b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05895b.json) ## Summary The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pathology Programme - Infection Sciences Managed Service." This initiative aims to enhance pathology services within the industry category of laboratory and diagnostic services. Located in Gloucester, UK, the Trust is seeking market engagement from suppliers interested in contributing to this ambitious project. Critical dates for this process include the deadline for market engagement submissions, set for 17 September 2025. The overarching goal is to identify strategic partners to aid in a comprehensive transformation of the pathology services, with the potential contract period expected to start in July 2027 and possibly extend until July 2041. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, diagnostic devices, and related fields. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment installation, inventory management software, and construction services for pathology rooms may find this tender advantageous. With an estimated gross value of £84,000,000, it is open to SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging a diverse range of businesses to participate. By engaging in this market assessment exercise, suppliers have the opportunity to influence the final procurement approach based on their feedback, aligning with innovations and best practices in the field. ## 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 Infection Sciences - 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: C382442. 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/049307-2025 | | 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 | £70,000,000 | | 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 - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media - 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/049307-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049307-2025 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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