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

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

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SME-friendly
VCSE-friendly
Framework agreement
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Key details

Contracting authority
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
London
Delivery: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Contract value
£703,101,796ex VAT
£843,722,155 inc VAT
Deadline
16 December 2026
Enquiry deadline
10 December 2026(questions / clarifications)
Award decision
1 August 2027(estimated)
Published
22 October 2026

Procurement

Contract period
18 October 2027 - 17 October 2029
2 years
Procedure type
Open procedure
CPV classifications
  • 85111800 Pathology services
  • 33127000 Immuno-analysis devices
  • 33124100 Diagnostic devices
  • 33124130 Diagnostic supplies
  • 33124131 Reagent strips
  • 33140000 Medical consumables
  • 33141500 Haematological consumables
  • 33141625 Diagnostic kits
  • 33186200 Blood and fluid warming
  • 33192500 Test tubes
  • 33696000 Reagents and contrast media
  • 33696100 Blood-grouping reagents
  • 33696200 Blood-testing reagents
  • 33696300 Chemical reagents
  • 33696500 Laboratory reagents
  • 33698100 Microbiological cultures
  • 33790000 Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
  • 33793000 Laboratory glassware
  • 33900000 Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
  • 33910000 Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
  • 33930000 Autopsy furniture
  • 33931000 Autopsy grossing workstations or accessories
  • 33932000 Autopsy sinks or accessories
  • 33933000 Autopsy tables or accessories
  • 33936000 Embalming workstations or accessories
  • 33937000 Autopsy downdraft workstations or accessories
  • 33944000 Morgue cabinet refrigerators or freezers
  • 33945000 Morgue walk in refrigerators
  • 33946000 Autopsy carts
  • 33947000 Cadaver trays
  • 38434000 Analysers
  • 38434500 Biochemical analysers
  • 38434510 Cytometers
  • 38434520 Blood analysers
  • 38434530 Milk analysers
  • 38434540 Biomedical equipment
  • 38434550 Blood-cell counters
  • 38434560 Chemistry analyser
  • 38434570 Haematology analysers
  • 38434580 Immunoassay analysers
  • 38435000 Apparatus for detecting fluids
  • 38436000 Shakers and accessories
  • 38436150 Petri dish stand for shakers
  • 38436160 Test tube stand for shakers
  • 38436170 Flask adaptor for shakers
  • 38436300 Incubating shakers
  • 38436310 Heating plates
  • 38436320 Heating plates for flasks
  • 38437000 Laboratory pipettes and accessories
  • 38437100 Pipettes
  • 38437110 Pipette tips
  • 38437120 Pipette stands
  • 38500000 Checking and testing apparatus
  • 38520000 Scanners
  • 38544000 Drug detection apparatus
  • 38540000 Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
  • 38911000 Manual swab test kits
  • 38912000 Automated swab test kits
  • 38950000 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
  • 38951000 Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
  • 39180000 Laboratory furniture
  • 39181000 Laboratory benching
  • 39711100 Refrigerators and freezers
  • 42122500 Laboratory pumps and accessories
  • 42513000 Refrigerating and freezing equipment
  • 42513100 Freezing equipment
  • 42513200 Refrigerating equipment
  • 45215146 Pathology room construction work
  • 48180000 Medical software package
  • 71900000 Laboratory services
  • 73111000 Research laboratory services
  • 85111810 Blood analysis services
  • 85111820 Bacteriological analysis services
  • 85145000 Services provided by medical laboratories

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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

Full 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 within laboratory environments, point of care settings, community diagnostic services and home/self-testing pathways whilst maintaining appropriate clinical performance, quality assurance, governance, interoperability and patient safety requirements. Solutions offered may support including but not limited to:

  • Blood Sciences (Haematology, Coagulation, Clinical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Toxicology, Transfusion & Transplantation Support)
  • Cellular Pathology (Histology, Cytology, Immunohistochemistry, In Situ Hybridisation)
  • Microbiology, Virology & Serology
  • Transfusion & Transplantation Support
  • Genomics & Molecular Diagnostics
  • Digital Pathology & Imaging
  • Reproductive Sciences (Andrology & Fertility Diagnostics)
  • Specimen Collection
  • Specimen Storage
  • Supportive Laboratory Infrastructure (Autopsy/Mortuary, Workflow Tools)
  • Research and Development Products

How to engage

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_658 – 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: [email protected] 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 ([email protected]) 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 [email protected]. 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.

Contact

Address
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UG

Identifiers

Buyer reference
Project_1717
Notice ID
100209-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a54

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