---
title: "Histopathology Pathology referred samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cad9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Histopathology Pathology referred samples

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cad9

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## Summary

The recent public procurement contract awarded by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of histopathology pathology referred samples. Situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the goods category, specifically pathology services and blood-testing reagents. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the competitive threshold, bypassing conventional competition processes. With the award status marked as active and the contract having been signed on 25th March 2026, the contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The entire procurement process is now in the award stage, with Synnovis Analytics LLP, located in London, serving as the main supplier.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in pathology services, particularly those equipped to handle referred sample analysis. The nature of the contract, being direct and below the competition threshold, indicates preference for niche expertise over broad capabilities, which can prove beneficial for businesses with specialised skills in pathology services. Large suppliers, such as Synnovis Analytics LLP, are primed to capitalise on such opportunities due to their capacity to deliver specialised health services efficiently within stringent quality parameters, conducive for fostering growth and expansion in the healthcare supply chain sector.

## Notice

Histopathology specialist Pathology referred samples

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066222-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 Jul 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 | £30,000 |

## 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 | SYNNOVIS ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066222-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066222-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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