CWPS - Pathology Sample Transportation

University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust ("UHCW")contractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-06002cProcurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning

Estimated value

£20.0m

services

Awarded value

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Suppliers

Lots

0 awarded

Published

06 Jan 2026

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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.

Scope

Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-06002c
Total value: £20,000,000 excluding VAT
£24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool: Standalone contract
Contract dates: 31 Mar 2027 to 01 Apr 2032
Possible extension to 01 Apr 2036
Main category: services
CPV classifications: 60100000
85111800
60000000
60180000
Contract locations: UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)