FTS UK public procurement

Lab analysis of histopathology tissue samples for coroner's service

Gloucestershire County Council

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-066e09
Tender valueNot supplied1 awards · 1 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 18 March 2026
Buyer
Gloucestershire County Council
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Below threshold - without competition
Category
Not supplied
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — Not supplied

Description

Description of Requirement Provision of outsourced histopathology laboratory services by Source LDPath in support of Coroner's post-mortem investigations, in accordance with the agreed pricing and service arrangements. Services will include the receipt of tissue samples supplied in cassettes, laboratory processing through to H&E slide production, and the return of completed slides and associated materials as required. Additional investigations, including special stains and immunohistochemistry (IHC), may also be undertaken where specifically requested. The scope of services provided under this quotation will be determined by the actual activity received, with final invoicing based on the applicable agreed rates and the volumes of work completed within the relevant billing period. Pricing Schedule Standard Turnaround Time: Approx 10 working days Bespoke pricing agreed for average 10 blocks produced per case, if the average number of blocks per case increases consistently, a price review may be required. Pricing is inclusive of; 1. Sample Collection 2. Laboratory Processing 3. Return of all materials Sample Type 2026 Pricing (£) Wet Specimen to slide (inc. H&E) £85.00 Special Stains £20.00 IHC £38.50 All prices and costs quoted are VAT exempt.

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

1 shown
Active

Lab analysis of histopathology tissue samples for coroner's service

Awarded
Not supplied
Award value
Not supplied
Suppliers
1
Signed contract
18 March 2026

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties
Buyer

Gloucestershire County Council

Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, UKK13, GL1 2TG, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PZHT-7473-ZVPN

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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