Pathology Laboratory Equipment Management Service for South 4 NHS Network

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a comprehensive Pathology Managed Equipment Service (MES) on behalf of the South 4 Pathology Network, which includes Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement seeks a supplier to provide, install, commission, and manage the complete lifecycle of pathology laboratory equipment across multiple NHS sites. The service covers blood sciences testing including biochemistry, haematology, coagulation, serology, and immunology. Key service components include equipment supply (capital or lease models), maintenance and repairs, staff training, technical support, consumables and reagents management, inventory and logistics, LIMS integration, automation, data reporting, and continuous improvement. The contract aims to standardize pathology services across the network, enhance service resilience, improve efficiency and turnaround times, and support NHS pathology transformation priorities while advancing sustainability and social value objectives. The Authority may award a single supplier contract or multi-lot arrangement, with terms reflecting equipment lifecycle requirements and long-term service needs. This is a pipeline notice under the Procurement Act 2023 and does not constitute a formal call for competition.