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title: "Lab analysis of histopathology tissue samples for coroner's service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e09"
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# Lab analysis of histopathology tissue samples for coroner's service

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e09

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for outsourced histopathology laboratory services by SOURCE BIOSCIENCE UK LIMITED, supporting the coroner's post-mortem investigations. The procurement, completed without competition under a 'below threshold' direct award methodology, involved laboratory processing of tissue samples and additional investigations such as IHC. The project, spanning from 20 May 2026 to 19 May 2027 with possible extensions, is valued at £24,000 (excluding VAT), and covers pathology services delivered across several regions within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 18 March 2026 and start date of 20 May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in medical and pathology services looking to expand their operations into government contracts. The continued demand for pathology and laboratory services in support of public sector investigations offers SMEs specialising in advanced lab analyses exceptional growth prospects. Enterprises capable of providing efficient turnaround and bespoke analytical capabilities are particularly well-suited to fill such roles, facilitating expansion through long-term government engagements.

## Notice

Description of Requirement Provision of outsourced histopathology laboratory services by Source LDPath in support of Coroner's post-mortem investigations, in accordance with the agreed pricing and service arrangements. Services will include the receipt of tissue samples supplied in cassettes, laboratory processing through to H&E slide production, and the return of completed slides and associated materials as required. Additional investigations, including special stains and immunohistochemistry (IHC), may also be undertaken where specifically requested. The scope of services provided under this quotation will be determined by the actual activity received, with final invoicing based on the applicable agreed rates and the volumes of work completed within the relevant billing period. Pricing Schedule Standard Turnaround Time: Approx 10 working days Bespoke pricing agreed for average 10 blocks produced per case, if the average number of blocks per case increases consistently, a price review may be required. Pricing is inclusive of; 1. Sample Collection 2. Laboratory Processing 3. Return of all materials Sample Type 2026 Pricing (PS) Wet Specimen to slide (inc. H&E) PS85.00 Special Stains PS20.00 IHC PS38.50 All prices and costs quoted are VAT exempt.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024785-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 19 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOURCE BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024785-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024785-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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