---
title: "Labgnostic license for National Pathology Exchange (NPEX)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615ea"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ALDER HEY"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Labgnostic license for National Pathology Exchange (NPEX)

Buyer: ALDER HEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615ea

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## Summary

The procurement for the Labgnostic license for the National Pathology Exchange (NPEX), facilitated by Alder Hey, a central government public authority based in Frzakerley, United Kingdom, has been completed. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically involving computer network services, and will be fulfilled in various UK regions. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 17th December 2025, with a start and end date of 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2029, respectively.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of supplying specialised software relevant to the pathology sector. While the contract has been awarded to X - LAB LIMITED, an SME based in London, opportunities may exist for collaborative ventures or subcontracting through partnering with entities involved in providing network services or similar technological platforms. Companies with expertise in software applications and services for healthcare networks are well-suited for such engagements.

## Notice

Access to software applications and services including access to our 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/009683-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,971 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ALDER HEY |
| 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 18:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009683-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009683-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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