---
title: "Pathology X-Lab Digital Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b85"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067b85.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Pathology X-Lab Digital Platform

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b85

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## Summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Prescot, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the service and maintenance of a secure digital platform, known as the Pathology X-Lab Digital Platform. This contract, aimed at facilitating electronic exchange of test requests and results between NHS Trusts, was awarded to X-Lab Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically software package and information systems as well as laboratory services, with its contract period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract was officially signed on 25 March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in digital healthcare solutions and laboratory services, particularly those capable of providing robust software packages for health-related applications. Companies that specialise in secure digital platforms and have experience in collaborating with healthcare institutions would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. SMEs, especially those with a focus on technological innovation in healthcare, can potentially benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their market reach and fostering business growth in the ever-evolving digital health sector.

## Notice

X-Lab provides a secure digital platform enabling electronic exchange of test requests and results between NHS Trusts. This contract covers the service and maintenance of the platform for a 12-month period (01/04/2026-31/03/2027).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030743-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,404 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030743-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030743-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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