---
title: "Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783062"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SHETLAND"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board

Buyer: NHS SHETLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783062

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## Summary

NHS Shetland has completed the procurement process for a pan pathology managed service for the Shetland Health Board, located at Gilbert Bain Hospital within the region of UKM66. This was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award from an existing framework agreement. The contract was signed on 25th November 2024, with key consultations focusing on health services. NHS Shetland, headquartered in Lerwick, was the buying organisation, and the supplier awarded the contract was Abbott Laboratories Ltd. The total contract value stands at £6,650,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those involved in laboratory diagnostics, point of care testing, and pathology managed services. Companies that can deliver specialised equipment, maintenance services, and consumables would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With subcontracting opportunities available, businesses that offer complementary services to core pathology provision can also explore partnerships. This tender underscores the potential for growth and expansion within the health sector, leveraging existing framework agreements to secure substantial contracts.

## Notice

Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this notice is to advise that Shetland Health Board intend to make a direct award from NHS Supply Chain framework agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services. OJEU REF - 2023/S 000-028831

### Procurement Information

This notice has been published to advise the market of the Board's intention to make a direct award from an existing framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542753 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,650,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHETLAND |
| Locality | LERWICK |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542753
- 25 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518963

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518963
  Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board - Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542753
  Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board - Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Shetland Health Board

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.shb.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783062

## Provenance

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