---
title: "Pathology - Pharmacy Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a34a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Pathology - Pharmacy Transport Services

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a34a

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Pathology - Pharmacy Transport Services" project, as detailed in the document dated 26th May 2026. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, excluding waste transport, and takes place in Colchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process is part of a planned pipeline, with key dates including a future notice on 1st June 2027 and a projected contract period starting on 1st April 2028, concluding on 31st March 2035. As a public authority within the central government, the Trust is managing this planned procurement, opening potential paths for competitive engagement.

This procurement offers robust opportunities for businesses providing transport services, particularly those with capacities aligned with the NHS logistics and healthcare sector. Ideal candidates would be businesses experienced in scalable delivery solutions that can operate efficiently within a healthcare context. The planned timeline allows businesses sufficient preparation time to gear up for the forthcoming stages, presenting a strategic opportunity for small to medium enterprises eager to establish or expand their presence within the healthcare services supply chain in the region.

## Notice

Pathology - Pharmacy Transport Services The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to procurement where it is determined that the service is no longer required, alternative delivery arrangements are available, existing contractual extension provisions can be utilised, or for any other operational, commercial, or strategic reason.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048660-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 11:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048660-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048660-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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