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# Pathology Managed Equipment Service (MES) – South 4 Pathology Network

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pathology-managed-equipment-service-mes-south-4-pathology-network-ocds-h6vhtk-06b135). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust: "Pathology Managed Equipment Service (MES) – South 4 Pathology Network". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £150,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/oxford-university-hospitals-nhs-trust-GB-PPON-PMNX-8259-DYLT)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £150,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Analysers, Blood-cell counters, Chemical reagents, Chemistry analyser, Diagnostic devices (+13 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ12, UKJ13, UKJ14, UKK15
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pathology-managed-equipment-service-mes-south-4-pathology-network-ocds-h6vhtk-06b135#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06b135`

## Before you bid
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- **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/pathology-managed-equipment-service-mes-south-4-pathology-network-ocds-h6vhtk-06b135#tl-md)

## Description
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking this procurement in its
own name and on behalf of the other participating trusts within the South 4 Pathology
Network, namely Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Milton Keynes University
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 
The Authority intends to procure a Pathology Managed Equipment Service (MES) to support high-quality, resilient and standardised pathology services across participating sites. The service is expected to cover the provision, installation, commissioning and lifecycle management of pathology laboratory equipment, together with maintenance, servicing, repair, upgrades, replacement planning, training and performance support. The scope of testing is expected to focus primarily on blood sciences and related hospital laboratory services, including biochemistry, haematology, coagulation, serology, immunology, automation and pre-pre-analytics such as specimen tracking and auto receipting. The service model is expected to include equipment supply through capital and/or leased models, asset management, consumables and reagents where required, inventory and logistics management, interoperability with existing and future LIMS, digital enablement, automation, data and reporting capability, technical support, training and continuous service improvement.
The procurement project is aligned to NHS pathology transformation priorities. It is also expected to
contribute to sustainability and social value objectives. The service will be delivered
across multiple NHS sites within the South 4 Pathology Network geography, with flexibility for future changes to network configuration. The Authority anticipates awarding either a single supplier or multi-lot contract, with the final structure and contract term to reflect equipment lifecycle and long-term service delivery requirements. The information provided is indicative only and does not constitute a call for competition or commitment to procure. This Pre Market Engagement notice is issued in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act
2023.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 33100000, 33124100, 33124110, 33124130, 33696300, 33696500
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2029 to 31/05/2036
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F094146-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-06T09:56:27.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T15:05:56.854Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06b135