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
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 March 2027 to 11 March 2031
- 4 years
Engagement deadline
11 August 2026
To support early engagement activity, you are invited to a webinar, where their strategic intent will be shared, 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, the following topics will be covered:
- Tender Overview: Overview of the products in scope and our commercial aims and objectives for this framework renewal process.
- Specification Overview: Summarise the key specifications and invite feedback regarding what can be included or improved on, to maximise product quality & value for money.
- Commercial Drivers: Understanding the core factors shaping the framework renewal and how we can leverage best value for NHS customers.
- 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.
- 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.
They would value suppliers to share feedback and input during the webinar. They 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
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 October 2026
You can find full details here.
