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Integrated Pathology Hub and Laboratory Equipment Managed Service Partner

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Published: Jun 17, 2026

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 500.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

North West London Pathology (NWLP) – a partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, and The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – is initiating this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to inform a potential procurement. NWLP’s current laboratory hub space is poorly configured and not able to accommodate expected volume growth. NWLP is therefore seeking to engage with suppliers to inform a new kind of contracting model that could deliver an integrated, combined service. NWLP is considering an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) arrangement. Due to the fact that NWLP does not have access to a significant capital budget, a primary objective is to develop an off-balance-sheet solution for both premises and laboratory equipment. NWLP is also keen to develop a partnership which can support future growth, innovation, research and efficiency. Key features of the commercial framework being explored include: Volume-Based Pricing: An entirely volume-based pricing approach (price-per-request) covering equipment, building, and maintenance costs. Risk and Reward Sharing: A partner to help NWLP expand and win new business while sharing the frustrations of recommissioning decisions. Proposed Duration: An initial operational term anticipated to be 14 years, with the potential for two 7-year extensions at the option of NWLP. The contract would likely encompass a comprehensive range of requirements, including: Provision of Premises: Securing, fitting out, and managing a hub facility that allows NWLP to participate in the local life sciences community. Laboratory Equipment: Provision of kit, including internal software, maintenance, and lifecycle replacement. Facilities Management: Hard FM, building lifecycle, and utilities. Ancillary Services: Potential inclusion of consumables, Soft FM, and LIMS/software interfaces. NWLP welcomes feedback from a broad range of market participants, including equipment suppliers, landlords, property investors, and potential service integrators. We are seeking frank and comprehensive feedback to help frame the requirement as constructively as possible while respecting the financial constraints we face. Note on SMEs: NWLP aims to reduce barriers for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. SMEs are encouraged to seek opportunities to participate by joining the supply chains of larger equipment providers or service teams to contribute to the overall solution. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity should complete the attached questionnaire and respond back by July 16th 2026. To access the opportunity, please use Atamis via contract reference C454074. https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Pz00001gu7CeIAI&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 17, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 057184-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has issued 29 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 24 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 057184-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £500,000,000 - £500,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.