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In-Vitro Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Services

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 23:12.

Opportunity overview

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices, Point of Care Testing Products & Related Pathology Services, this will include: - Pathology Managed Services - Reagent Rental Agreements - Pathology Maintenance Services - Pathology Software - Pathology Outsourced Services (Referral Testing Services) - Core Laboratory Equipment, Instruments & Consumables, to cover all pathology disciplines such as but not limited to Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Cellular Pathology, Virology, Haematology, Genomics & Molecular Testing and Reproductive Sciences - Point of Care Testing - Specimen Collection - Specimen Storage

Classification

  • CPV33124100 — Diagnostic devices
  • CPV33124130 — Diagnostic supplies
  • CPV33124131 — Reagent strips
  • CPV33127000 — Immuno-analysis devices
  • CPV33140000 — Medical consumables
  • CPV33141500 — Haematological consumables
  • CPV33141625 — Diagnostic kits
  • CPV33186200 — Blood and fluid warming
  • CPV33192500 — Test tubes
  • CPV33696000 — Reagents and contrast media
  • CPV33696100 — Blood-grouping reagents
  • CPV33696200 — Blood-testing reagents
  • CPV33696300 — Chemical reagents
  • CPV33696500 — Laboratory reagents
  • CPV33698100 — Microbiological cultures
  • CPV33790000 — Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
  • CPV33793000 — Laboratory glassware
  • CPV33900000 — Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
  • CPV33910000 — Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
  • CPV33930000 — Autopsy furniture
  • CPV33931000 — Autopsy grossing workstations or accessories
  • CPV33932000 — Autopsy sinks or accessories
  • CPV33933000 — Autopsy tables or accessories
  • CPV33936000 — Embalming workstations or accessories
  • CPV33937000 — Autopsy downdraft workstations or accessories
  • CPV33944000 — Morgue cabinet refrigerators or freezers
  • CPV33945000 — Morgue walk in refrigerators
  • CPV33946000 — Autopsy carts
  • CPV33947000 — Cadaver trays
  • CPV38434000 — Analysers
  • CPV38434500 — Biochemical analysers
  • CPV38434510 — Cytometers
  • CPV38434520 — Blood analysers
  • CPV38434530 — Milk analysers
  • CPV38434540 — Biomedical equipment
  • CPV38434550 — Blood-cell counters
  • CPV38434560 — Chemistry analyser
  • CPV38434570 — Haematology analysers
  • CPV38434580 — Immunoassay analysers
  • CPV38435000 — Apparatus for detecting fluids
  • CPV38436000 — Shakers and accessories
  • CPV38436150 — Petri dish stand for shakers
  • CPV38436160 — Test tube stand for shakers
  • CPV38436170 — Flask adaptor for shakers
  • CPV38436300 — Incubating shakers
  • CPV38436310 — Heating plates
  • CPV38436320 — Heating plates for flasks
  • CPV38437000 — Laboratory pipettes and accessories
  • CPV38437100 — Pipettes
  • CPV38437110 — Pipette tips
  • CPV38437120 — Pipette stands
  • CPV38500000 — Checking and testing apparatus
  • CPV38520000 — Scanners
  • CPV38540000 — Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
  • CPV38544000 — Drug detection apparatus
  • CPV38911000 — Manual swab test kits
  • CPV38912000 — Automated swab test kits
  • CPV38950000 — Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
  • CPV39180000 — Laboratory furniture
  • CPV39181000 — Laboratory benching
  • CPV39711100 — Refrigerators and freezers
  • CPV42122500 — Laboratory pumps and accessories
  • CPV42513000 — Refrigerating and freezing equipment
  • CPV42513100 — Freezing equipment
  • CPV42513200 — Refrigerating equipment
  • CPV45215146 — Pathology room construction work
  • CPV48180000 — Medical software package
  • CPV71900000 — Laboratory services
  • CPV73111000 — Research laboratory services
  • CPV85111800 — Pathology services
  • CPV85111810 — Blood analysis services
  • CPV85111820 — Bacteriological analysis services
  • CPV85145000 — Services provided by medical laboratories

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Project_1717
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
12 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
11 Mar 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85111800
Description
Pathology services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
33127000
Description
Immuno-analysis devices
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
33124100
Description
Diagnostic devices
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
33124130
Description
Diagnostic supplies
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
33124131
Description
Reagent strips
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
33141500
Description
Haematological consumables
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
33141625
Description
Diagnostic kits
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
33186200
Description
Blood and fluid warming
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
33192500
Description
Test tubes
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
33696000
Description
Reagents and contrast media
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
33696100
Description
Blood-grouping reagents
Entry 13
Scheme
CPV
Id
33696200
Description
Blood-testing reagents
Entry 14
Scheme
CPV
Id
33696300
Description
Chemical reagents
Entry 15
Scheme
CPV
Id
33696500
Description
Laboratory reagents
Entry 16
Scheme
CPV
Id
33698100
Description
Microbiological cultures
Entry 17
Scheme
CPV
Id
33790000
Description
Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
Entry 18
Scheme
CPV
Id
33793000
Description
Laboratory glassware
Entry 19
Scheme
CPV
Id
33900000
Description
Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
Entry 20
Scheme
CPV
Id
33910000
Description
Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
Entry 21
Scheme
CPV
Id
33930000
Description
Autopsy furniture
Entry 22
Scheme
CPV
Id
33931000
Description
Autopsy grossing workstations or accessories
Entry 23
Scheme
CPV
Id
33932000
Description
Autopsy sinks or accessories
Entry 24
Scheme
CPV
Id
33933000
Description
Autopsy tables or accessories
Entry 25
Scheme
CPV
Id
33936000
Description
Embalming workstations or accessories
Entry 26
Scheme
CPV
Id
33937000
Description
Autopsy downdraft workstations or accessories
Entry 27
Scheme
CPV
Id
33944000
Description
Morgue cabinet refrigerators or freezers
Entry 28
Scheme
CPV
Id
33945000
Description
Morgue walk in refrigerators
Entry 29
Scheme
CPV
Id
33946000
Description
Autopsy carts
Entry 30
Scheme
CPV
Id
33947000
Description
Cadaver trays
Entry 31
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434000
Description
Analysers
Entry 32
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434500
Description
Biochemical analysers
Entry 33
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434510
Description
Cytometers
Entry 34
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434520
Description
Blood analysers
Entry 35
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434530
Description
Milk analysers
Entry 36
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434540
Description
Biomedical equipment
Entry 37
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434550
Description
Blood-cell counters
Entry 38
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434560
Description
Chemistry analyser
Entry 39
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434570
Description
Haematology analysers
Entry 40
Scheme
CPV
Id
38434580
Description
Immunoassay analysers
Entry 41
Scheme
CPV
Id
38435000
Description
Apparatus for detecting fluids
Entry 42
Scheme
CPV
Id
38436000
Description
Shakers and accessories
Entry 43
Scheme
CPV
Id
38436150
Description
Petri dish stand for shakers
Entry 44
Scheme
CPV
Id
38436160
Description
Test tube stand for shakers
Entry 45
Scheme
CPV
Id
38436170
Description
Flask adaptor for shakers
Entry 46
Scheme
CPV
Id
38436300
Description
Incubating shakers
Entry 47
Scheme
CPV
Id
38436310
Description
Heating plates
Entry 48
Scheme
CPV
Id
38436320
Description
Heating plates for flasks
Entry 49
Scheme
CPV
Id
38437000
Description
Laboratory pipettes and accessories
Entry 50
Scheme
CPV
Id
38437100
Description
Pipettes
Entry 51
Scheme
CPV
Id
38437110
Description
Pipette tips
Entry 52
Scheme
CPV
Id
38437120
Description
Pipette stands
Entry 53
Scheme
CPV
Id
38500000
Description
Checking and testing apparatus
Entry 54
Scheme
CPV
Id
38520000
Description
Scanners
Entry 55
Scheme
CPV
Id
38544000
Description
Drug detection apparatus
Entry 56
Scheme
CPV
Id
38540000
Description
Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
Entry 57
Scheme
CPV
Id
38911000
Description
Manual swab test kits
Entry 58
Scheme
CPV
Id
38912000
Description
Automated swab test kits
Entry 59
Scheme
CPV
Id
38950000
Description
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
Entry 60
Scheme
CPV
Id
39180000
Description
Laboratory furniture
Entry 61
Scheme
CPV
Id
39181000
Description
Laboratory benching
Entry 62
Scheme
CPV
Id
39711100
Description
Refrigerators and freezers
Entry 63
Scheme
CPV
Id
42122500
Description
Laboratory pumps and accessories
Entry 64
Scheme
CPV
Id
42513000
Description
Refrigerating and freezing equipment
Entry 65
Scheme
CPV
Id
42513100
Description
Freezing equipment
Entry 66
Scheme
CPV
Id
42513200
Description
Refrigerating equipment
Entry 67
Scheme
CPV
Id
45215146
Description
Pathology room construction work
Entry 68
Scheme
CPV
Id
48180000
Description
Medical software package
Entry 69
Scheme
CPV
Id
71900000
Description
Laboratory services
Entry 70
Scheme
CPV
Id
73111000
Description
Research laboratory services
Entry 71
Scheme
CPV
Id
85111810
Description
Blood analysis services
Entry 72
Scheme
CPV
Id
85111820
Description
Bacteriological analysis services
Entry 73
Scheme
CPV
Id
85145000
Description
Services provided by medical laboratories

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods & services detailed in the procurement description. Interested suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link PORTAL ACCESS -Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// -Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers” and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_663 – In-Vitro Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Services PME EXPRESSION OF INTEREST -Click on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button in the top right corner. -Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope. To support our early engagement activity, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar, where we aim to share our strategic intent, with the intention to invite feedback from suppliers during this session. The details are as follows: Date: 20/05/2026 Time: 10:00 Duration: 2 hours Platform: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4639465633962865499 During this session, we will cover the following topics: 1. Tender Overview: Overview of the products in scope and our commercial aims and objectives for this framework renewal process. 2. Specification Overview: Summarise the key specifications and invite feedback regarding what can be included or improved on, to maximise product quality & value for money. 3. Commercial Drivers: Understanding the core factors shaping the framework renewal and how we can leverage best value for NHS customers. 4. Overview of the Procurement Procedure, Conditions of Participation & Award Criteria: An overview of the proposed tender process, sustainability criteria and expectations in the tender process. 5. Timescales: An outline of critical dates and timelines for the renewal process. This is a great opportunity for you to feedback and provide industry intelligence that will inform the procurement approach. Equally, it is an opportunity to clarify any questions you may have and ensure that all suppliers are aligned with the upcoming changes. We would value suppliers to share feedback and input during the webinar. We recognise that this is not always possible and if, following the webinar, you feel it would be beneficial to have a 1 to 1 meeting with the Category Manager, this can be requested using the following the email address: Pathology@Supplychain.nhs.uk Following earlier engagement activities, prior to tender publication, the drafted product listing and product specification will be circulated for feedback from interested participants. All feedback must be sent to the following email address (Pathology@Supplychain.nhs.uk) by no later than 16:00 GMT on 09 June 2026. The Authority will then review the feedback and if there are amendments, further circulation of amended specifications may take place. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period, request individual meetings with the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to Pathology@Supplychain.nhs.uk. All meeting requests must be made and concluded before 16.00 GMT on 11 August 2026. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
Due
11 Aug 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
034208-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
15 Apr 2026, 13:35
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Id
GB-PPON-PLLH-1887-BMRL

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLLH-1887-BMRL

Address

Street Address
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8UG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI45

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI45 · SE1 8UG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 023200-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 033793-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 034208-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·