Supply of Pathology Tests (Gastro Panel and Clostridium Difficile) and Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

The procurement process pertains to the Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for the "Supply of Pathology Tests (Gastro Panel and Clostridium Difficile) and Laboratory Equipment Maintenance". This process falls under the industry category of diagnostic supplies and services, located in Prescot, England. Currently at the Contract Award stage, this selective procurement was executed as a call-off from the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework.

The contract, valued at £1,892,741, is scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2030, with the equipment replacement planned within years 2-3. Key dates include the award status on 31st October 2025 and the award notice published on 5th November 2025. This tender represents a notable opportunity for SMEs and potential VCSEs engaged in diagnostic supplies and services, particularly those specialising in pathology and laboratory services.

The awarded contract highlights the need for quality supply and maintenance of critical laboratory equipment, offering businesses the chance to partner with a major NHS Trust. Companies like Chrystal Medical Ltd, already a supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited for such contracts, particularly those with capabilities to support ongoing equipment maintenance and supply chain fulfilment in this sector.