---
title: "License for National Pathology Exchange (NPEX)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615e7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615e7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# License for National Pathology Exchange (NPEX)

Buyer: THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615e7

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## Summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the "License for National Pathology Exchange (NPEX)" to X - Lab Limited. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving computer network services. The procurement process was completed via a direct procurement method, classified as 'Below threshold - without competition.' The contract award was finalised on 28th January 2026, with a total gross value of £75,600, and the project is slated to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2029. The primary locations for this contract cover multiple regions throughout the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, making it a nationwide service provision.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for service providers specialising in computer network services, particularly those that can leverage national-scale operations in the healthcare sector. The direct award approach indicates a streamlined selection process advantageous for businesses with established expertise and existing frameworks with public healthcare organisations. Companies of small to medium enterprise (SME) scale like X - Lab Limited can benefit from such contracts due to the focused scope and specified requirements, allowing for strategic expansion within the healthcare services domain. This procurement opportunity highlights the importance of maintaining readiness for niche service requirements that arise from public authorities transitioning to digital solutions and platforms.

## Notice

License for National Pathology Exchange including access to Labgnostic, LabgnosticEQA and LabReach platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009677-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FRZAKERLEY |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L9 7LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Fazakerley West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | X - LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 17:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009677-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009677-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://x-labsystems.com/

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