---
title: "Pathology laboratory printed labels/barcodes for patient samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc51"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-11-07"
---

# Pathology laboratory printed labels/barcodes for patient samples

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc51

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## Summary

The procurement process for pathology laboratory printed labels and barcodes for patient samples has been completed by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority. This contract involves the supply of printed labels with unique laboratory numbers crucial for analysing and reporting on patient samples in Microbiology. The process, classified under the goods category, is designated as "below threshold - unknown" procurement and was awarded to Midco Print & Packaging Ltd on 30th October 2025. The contract, valued at £12,636 gross (£10,530 net) and set to run until 29th October 2026, highlights the delivery location within the UKD region.

This tender provides a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the production of printed labels and barcoded labels, as the contract emphasises critical tracking and reporting needs within medical laboratories. Companies like SMEs in the printing and packaging sector, such as Midco Print & Packaging Ltd, can find a competitive edge in supplying high-quality, reliable labelling solutions to public healthcare organisations. Engaging in such tenders not only facilitates industry relationships but also broadens market reach by demonstrating compliance with stringent NHS procurement standards.

## Notice

Printed labels with individual laboratory numbers. Each patient sample that is received in Microbiology is assigned a unique laboratory number which is then booked into the laboratory information management system and allows for analysing and reporting of results.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071847-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,530 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDCO PRINT & PACKAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30199760 - Labels
- 30199761 - Bar-coded labels

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 09:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071847-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071847-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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