---
title: "GHFT Pan Pathology Managed Equipment Service Preliminary Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064be1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# GHFT Pan Pathology Managed Equipment Service Preliminary Market Engagement

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064be1

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## Summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled 'GHFT Pan Pathology Managed Equipment Service Preliminary Market Engagement'. This notice, falling under the public authority central government classification, pertains to laboratory services and is located in Gloucester, United Kingdom. The procurement process initiated on 10th February 2026, with a key deadline occurring on 24th February 2026 for involvement in preliminary market engagement via the Health Family e-Sourcing portal. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 1st January 2039, demonstrating a significant opportunity in the services and works category.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those capable of providing managed equipment services. Engaging in this preliminary stage allows companies to influence upcoming tenders, potentially aligning their offerings with the buyer's needs. Businesses with expertise in pathology equipment and a strong track record in healthcare services are well-suited to compete, enhancing their visibility in the public sector. The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as a buyer, may particularly attract experienced suppliers aiming to expand within the UK healthcare market, leveraging long-term contracts for sustained business growth.

## Notice

Previous Market Engagements: * GHFT Pathology Managed Service (Ref: C286110) published 20 May 2024 * Chemical Pathology (Atamis Ref: C382440) published 15 August 2025 * Haematology, Immunology, Transfusion (Atamis Ref: C382441) published 15 August 2025 * Infection Sciences (Atamis Ref: C382442) published 15 August 2025 * Cellular Pathology (Atamis Ref: C382443) published 15 August 2025

### Planning Information

The preliminary market engagement documentation is available for unrestricted and direct access, free of charge, via the Health Family e-Sourcing portal (Atamis) at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to register their interest by accessing the Atamis e-Sourcing portal and searching for Atamis Reference: C421406.
Requests to participate must be submitted electronically via Atamis. Upon registration, suppliers will be granted access to the published materials, which include the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. Respondents are encouraged to review and complete this questionnaire as part of the preliminary market engagement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011643-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2039 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 09:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011643-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011643-2026
  10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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