---
title: "DON - Pathology Samples 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a293"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# DON - Pathology Samples 26/27

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a293

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is summarised in the contract titled "DON - Pathology Samples 26/27," which involves specialist referred pathology samples. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on pathology services, and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The process stage is at completion with the contract awarded to Imperial as the supplier. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, beginning on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The procurement follows the legal basis set by UK legislation 2023/54 and encapsulates a gross contract value of £12,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services to engage with the healthcare sector. As the procurement method was direct and below threshold, it is especially beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer niche expertise and agility in the healthcare diagnostics field. With the healthcare sector increasingly focusing on specialised medical services, businesses within this field could leverage this opportunity to not only gain valuable experience but also foster partnerships with major NHS Trusts, broadening their client base and enhancing their reputation within the industry.

## Notice

Specialist referred pathology samples

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048392-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | £10,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 07:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048392-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048392-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.imperial.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

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