---
title: "BTH25-197 - Histopathology Slide & Block Storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e176"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# BTH25-197 - Histopathology Slide & Block Storage

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e176

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## Summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at Bradford Royal Infirmary, has awarded a contract for managed off-site archival services for histology slides and paraffin blocks. The procurement, under the title "BTH25-197 - Histopathology Slide & Block Storage", falls under the services category and adheres to the legal basis 2023/54. The contract, awarded on 23 April 2026, involves a total gross amount of £1,074,000 and will commence on 1 June 2026, running through to 31 May 2031, with options for renewal. CellPath Ltd has been awarded the contract following an open procedure. This procurement initiative, through its comprehensive timeline and legislative framework, indicates strong organisational planning and commitment from the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in storage and retrieval services, particularly SMEs, to provide solutions that can handle substantial volumes of histological data securely and efficiently. The open procurement method facilitates participation from a wide range of suppliers, permitting competition that can drive innovation within the archival services industry. Businesses with expertise in digital and off-site archival solutions, particularly those capable of fulfilling long-duration contracts, will be well-placed to benefit from this contracting opportunity, fostering growth and enhancing service delivery. For SMEs, this is a chance to align their operations with the needs of a major NHS Foundation Trust, building robust relations with public sector clients.

## Notice

managed off-site archival service for histology slides and paraffin blocks

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 2 Year Extension Options - Total possible contract length is 9 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037055-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2036-02-04 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £895,000 |
| Lots value | £895,000 |
| Awards value | £895,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 6RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Toller |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELLPATH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 92512000 - Archive services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 11:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037055-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 13:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073981-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037055-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073981-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/our-trust/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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