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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/in-vitro-diagnostics-point-of-care-testing-pathology-services-ocds-h6vhtk-066a54). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED: "In-Vitro Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Services". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £703,101,796. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Dec 2026, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 55 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/supply-chain-coordination-limited-coh-10881715)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £703,101,796 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 December 2026 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Analysers, Apparatus for detecting fluids, Automated swab test kits, Autopsy carts, Autopsy downdraft workstations or accessories (+69 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/in-vitro-diagnostics-point-of-care-testing-pathology-services-ocds-h6vhtk-066a54#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-066a54`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** The Framework will be between the Authority and individual Supplier(s). The Authority will be entitled to purchase Goods and/or Services which we will make available for purchase by:
	any NHS Trust;
	any other NHS entity; 
	any government department, agency or other statutory body; 
	any  registered charity, or other voluntary, charitable, or not-for-profit organisation established in the United Kingdom;
any hospice established in the United Kingdom; 
any university or higher education institution established in the United Kingdom; and/or 
any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/in-vitro-diagnostics-point-of-care-testing-pathology-services-ocds-h6vhtk-066a54#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/in-vitro-diagnostics-point-of-care-testing-pathology-services-ocds-h6vhtk-066a54#participate

## Description
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

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Pathology Managed Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33124100, 33124130, 33124131, 33127000, 33140000, 33141500
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £703,101,796
- **Description:** This Lot seeks Managed Service (MS) solutions that delivers end-to-end pathology and POCT outcomes (preanalytical > analytical > postanalytical) with assured quality, resilient capacity, and measurable operational/clinical impact, while enabling the ...
- **Contract Period:** 17/10/2027 to 17/10/2029

### Lot 2: Pathology Software Solutions
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33124100, 33124130, 33124131, 33127000, 33140000, 33141500
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £703,101,796
- **Description:** This Lot seeks to enable the procurement of IT Solutions that include but are not limited to Software, Middleware, Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, that will offer support in:
•	Clinical laboratory workflows
•	Diagnostic processing & Reporting...
- **Contract Period:** 17/10/2027 to 17/10/2029

### Lot 3: Diagnostics Testing Solutions
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33124100, 33124130, 33124131, 33127000, 33140000, 33141500
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £703,101,796
- **Description:** This Lot seeks solutions that deliver safe, reliable, efficient and interoperable diagnostic outcomes across all pathology disciplines, NHS Screening Programmes and diagnostic care settings. Solutions may support the delivery of diagnostic services w...
- **Contract Period:** 17/10/2027 to 17/10/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F100209-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-22T18:15:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T12:45:37.788Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-066a54