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# Pathology Programme - Infection Sciences Managed Service

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pathology-programme-infection-sciences-managed-service-ocds-h6vhtk-05895b). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: "Pathology Programme - Infection Sciences Managed Service". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £70,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/gloucestershire-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-nhs-rte)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £70,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Analysers, Biochemical analysers, Computer equipment and supplies, Diagnostic devices, Diagnostic kits (+12 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKK13
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pathology-programme-infection-sciences-managed-service-ocds-h6vhtk-05895b#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05895b`

## 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/pathology-programme-infection-sciences-managed-service-ocds-h6vhtk-05895b#tl-md)

## Description
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHFT) is inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise in advance of its planned re-procurement and enhancement of pathology services.
The Pathology Department at GHFT plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and laboratory services for primary and secondary care in Gloucestershire and South Worcestershire. Operating from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital, the department provides a comprehensive range of services, including:
• Chemical Pathology (Atamis Ref: C382440)
• Haematology, Immunology, Transfusion (Atamis Ref: C382441)
• Infection Sciences (Atamis Ref: C382442)
• Cellular Pathology (Atamis Ref: C382443)
GHFT aims to identify strategic partners to support a comprehensive transformation programme encompassing Facility upgrades; Equipment modernisation; Process optimisation; Enhanced contract management
The overarching goal is to deliver a flexible, high-quality pathology service that is future-ready and aligned with GHFT’s vision of “Best Care for Everyone.”
This informal market engagement for Infection Sciences - one of four related market engagement exercises - will help inform GHFT's future procurement approach and the development of service specifications.
Participation is entirely voluntary and will not affect eligibility to participate in any future procurement process. Suppliers who choose not to engage at this stage will not be disadvantaged. However, feedback and contributions will be instrumental in ensuring the final procurement approach reflects market capacity, innovation, and best practice.
Important Notes:
• This notice is for information-gathering purposes only and does not signal the start of a formal procurement.
• GHFT is under no obligation to proceed with a procurement following this exercise. Should GHFT proceed to procurement, a separate Contract Notice will be published.
• Any participation will be at the supplier’s own cost; no expenses will be reimbursed.
• A robust conflicts of interest assessment process, fully compliant with PA23 standards, is in place.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 30200000, 33124100, 33124110, 33124130, 33140000, 33141625
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 11/07/2027 to 11/07/2037
- **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%2F049307-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-15T21:45:49.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T09:00:29.582Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05895b