Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c11-bffd-738c-a44d-a41deca6486e/pathology-referral-testing-and-pathology-reporting-services closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Pathology Referral Testing and Pathology Reporting Services [HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust ("UHCW")](https://tendernation.io/buyers/healthtrust-europe-llp-hte-acting-as-agent-for-the-university-hospitals-of-coventry-and-warwickshire-nhs-trust-uhcw) Estimated value £5,000,000 Published 20 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 18 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Pathology Referral Laboratory Testing and Histopathology Reporting Services. The Services will include sample collection, test requesting, transportation, testing and electronic reporting for a comprehensive range of routine and esoteric tests and histopathology samples. The Service Provider, and all sub-contractors, must operate in line with all appropriate guidelines and accreditations, including ISO 15189. The service must be available to NHS bodies and other Participating Authorities across the United Kingdom. The framework agreement will be split into the following Lots: - Lot 1 Routine and Esoteric Pathology Testing - Lot 2 Genetic and Genomic Tests - Lot 3 Toxicology Testing - Lot 4 Cytology Screening and Testing - Lot 5 Histopathology Reporting Additional information: ### TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this Framework Agreement is appended to the ISIT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Framework Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at [healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk](https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk). Login to the portal with username/password. Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the PQQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at . ### Sid4Gov HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at [sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register](https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register) and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at . Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the PQQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes of the PQQ in Bravo in full. Read full description ## CPV classification Pathology services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7dfb0fcc-e3f6-43ce-b5af-db4d4c742ab7) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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