---
title: "Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Orkney Health Board"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784144"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ORKNEY"
published: "2024-11-25"
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# Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Orkney Health Board

Buyer: NHS ORKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784144

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Orkney, involves the "Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Orkney Health Board." The contract falls under the health industry category and is located in Kirkwall, UKM65. The procurement stage has advanced to the "Award" phase, with a contract signed on 25 November 2024. The process followed a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without a prior call for competition, relying on an existing framework agreement from NHS Supply Chain for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services. The main procurement category is services, and the contract is valued at £7,591,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in medical diagnostics and pathology services. Given the high procurement value and the subcontracting opportunities for various analysers, maintenance provisions, and consumables, businesses with expertise in these areas can benefit from future similar contracts. Companies like Abbott Laboratories Ltd, which was awarded this contract, showcase the type of large-scale, well-equipped suppliers that are well-suited to secure such contracts, providing ample growth potential for businesses within the medical technology and health services sector.

## Notice

Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Orkney Health Board

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this notice is to advise that Orkney 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=NOV519003 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | £7,591,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ORKNEY |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall West and Orphir |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney 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

- 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=NOV519003

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519003
  Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Orkney Health Board - Provision of a pan pathology managed service for Orkney Health Board

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=784144
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784144

## Provenance

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