Scope
Description
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services ("CWPS") is seeking a partner to implement a dedicated Pathology Transport Service which will provide sample, consumable and chemical transport.
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service ("CWPS") is a managed network of pathology laboratories hosted by University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). Laboratory services are provided by laboratories at University Hospital, Coventry; Warwick Hospital, Warwick; and George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton.
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2032
- Possible extension to 1 April 2036
- 9 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 September 2026
Engagement process description
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) will conduct this preliminary market engagement exercise through virtual meetings/in-person discussions/telephone discussions and site visits with potential suppliers capable of delivering Pathology Sample Transportation services.
The engagement will be conducted from 06/01/2026 until 01/09/2026.
The purpose of the engagement is to:
-Understand the existing service offering within the market and vehicles currently in use in suppliers' fleet;
-Discuss the current and future impact of the company along the areas of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework to assess the company's overall performance on sustainability and ethical issues that are relevant to Pathology Sample Transport;
-Discuss current and emerging market capabilities and innovations to understand what added value can be provided;
- Identify all potential suppliers of this requirement, including SMEs, and give them the opportunity to be respond to this tender opportunity;
- Explore commercial structure that reflects market expectations and meets the requirements of any Contracting Authorities; and
- Notify the market of the upcoming opportunity and support supplier readiness for future procurement and contract award.
Interested parties please reach out to Eman Majid (eman.majid@htepg.com) at HealthTrust Europe to schedule engagement meeting.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
26 September 2026
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RKB
Clifford Bridge Rd, Binley
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Email: customercare@htepg.com
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
HealthTrust Europe LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: On 11th August 2021, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) published a contract notice for procurement partner services. HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) was selected to provide these services under the MSE Framework, including access to HTE's public sector frameworks. HTE is now conducting this procurement exercise as part of its services to the Customers under the MSE Framework.
- Companies House: OC358224
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham