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title: "Proprietary Radio-Frequency Identification enabled Pathology sample tracking Product"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f1bf"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-09"
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# Proprietary Radio-Frequency Identification enabled Pathology sample tracking Product

Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f1bf

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## Summary

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Proprietary Radio-Frequency Identification enabled Pathology sample tracking Product." The process focuses on the commercialisation of a specialised tracking system for pathology samples, with the intellectual property already successfully implemented at the trust. This opportunity pertains to the industry category of surgical tracking and tracing systems, falling under the goods procurement category. Based in Leeds, the NHS Trust has scheduled key milestones, including the signing and return of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) by 26 January 2026, before any documents are released. The prospective communication notice is dated for 9 February 2026, and the contractual period is expected to commence on 4 May 2026, running through to 3 May 2033.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those offering innovative technology in sample tracking and management solutions. Companies with expertise in radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology and a strong background in providing robust and precise sample tracking systems are well-suited to partner with the trust. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can not only expand their market reach but also play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiencies within healthcare services in the United Kingdom. This partnership offers potential partners the chance to collaborate with a leading NHS Trust and facilitate the wider adoption of advanced pathology tracking systems.

## Notice

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) has prepared this Commercial Prospectus to set out the opportunity and terms for a partner to license our Intellectual Property (IP)- a proprietary radio-frequency identification (RFID) enabled pathology tracking system ('The Product'). The Product has been deployed at LTHT and successfully enhanced the current, in situ, sample management/tracking system. LTHT is now able to precisely locate each and every RFID It issample in the pathology workflow. Misplaced or lost samples are now confined to history. The Product permits a more efficient and effective service which is better for our patients, better for clinical teams and better for laboratory staff. The Field of use is limited to Pathology (including but not limited to Histopathology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Microbiology, Transfusion, Transplant Immunology, and Mortuary services). LTHT retains the IP for use outside this Field. The Prospectus has been issued to potentially interested parties to explain the Trust's approach to selecting a partner for the commercialisation of the Product with a view to accelerating its adoption across pathology services.

### Planning Information

Please sign and return NDA before the documents will be released

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081044-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 3 May 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33169500 - Surgical tracking and tracing systems

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 13:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081044-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081044-2025
  9th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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