In-Vitro Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Services
Contract Value:
20B -
Notice Type:
Prior Information Notice
Published Date:
15 April 2026
Closing Date:
Location(s):
UK UNITED KINGDOM
UKI LONDON (UK UNITED KINGDOM)
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Description:
NHS Supply Chain is seeking suppliers for a National Framework Agreement focused on In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices, Point of Care Testing Products, and various Pathology Services, inviting interested parties to engage through a webinar and provide feedback.
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
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.