--- title: "Provision of Pathology Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07843e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-07843e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07843e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07843e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust" published: "2026-10-08" --- # Provision of Pathology Testing Services Buyer: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07843e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-07843e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07843e.json) ## Summary Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust intends to procure pathology testing services. The work is described as pathology services, covering the Trust’s pathology testing requirements. The published service description identifies an existing specialist provider, HSL Pathology LLP, trading as HSL – Advanced Diagnostics, as the intended recipient of the contract. The Trust is based in East Grinstead, and the service is associated with the South East of England. This is a healthcare service rather than a supply of equipment or a construction project. The procurement is being handled under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which govern the proposed selection of a provider for these services. The process is at the planning stage: the Trust has stated an intention to award to its existing provider, but the contract has not yet been formally awarded. The proposed route is Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime, rather than an invitation to tender. The stated contract value is approximately £60,000 over 24 months. The buyer’s stated reasons for selecting the incumbent are that there have been no issues with the current pathology testing supply and that the provider has consistently delivered a valuable service within the available budget. The planned notice date is 19 October 2026; the notice text also says representations to decision-makers must be made by that date. The procurement is presented as a single lot. This procurement is directed towards an established pathology testing provider able to deliver healthcare diagnostic services for an NHS hospital. The Trust’s stated preference reflects continuity with its incumbent supplier, a record of reliable supply and delivery within the available budget. Suppliers preparing for similar work should be able to demonstrate dependable pathology testing capability, consistent service quality and value for money in a healthcare setting. The described approach is a direct award to the existing provider, rather than a competitive tender, so this process is not framed as an open competition for new suppliers. The notice identifies no specific technical accreditations, staffing thresholds or other participation qualifications. Businesses in pathology diagnostics may find the service area relevant for future procurement, while recognising that the stated selection rationale centres on the existing supplier’s performance. ## Notice This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. Provision of Pathology testing services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C 1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 19/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR 2.The contract title and reference. Title: Provision of Pathology Testing Services 3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made. HSL PATHOLOGY LLP (TRADING AS HSL - ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS) The Halo Building, 1 Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9AX 4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code Description - Pathology services CPV Code - 85111800- Pathology services 5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract. PS60,000 (24 months) 6.Details of the award decision-makers. Key Individuals - Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Head of Pathology 7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers' reasons for selecting the chosen provider: 1. Quality and Innovation - Existing supplier for pathology testing. No issues with current supply, 2. Value - They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation. 8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. None declared 9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed. N/A ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095433-2026 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | 8 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | | Locality | EAST GRINSTEAD | | Postcode area | Redhill | | Postcode | RH19 3DZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Mid Sussex | | Electoral ward | East Grinstead Ashplats | | Westminster constituency | East Grinstead and Uckfield | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2026 at 18:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095433-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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