Pathology Courier Service

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London
Open procedure
30 October 2026 to 29 October 2031

The contract covers the secure, time-sensitive transport of pathology samples across seven hospital sites and 280 GP practices, managing over 35 million tests annually. The service requires a dedicated, mixed-type vehicle fleet, advanced real-time tracking, and integrated warehousing solutions. The provider must ensure seamless operational integration to maintain business continuity and support scalable, flexible logistics to accommodate fluctuating demand and service growth.

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Awarded value: £20m; As published
Published: 14 March 2025
Awarded: 21 April 2026; EMED Group
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 29 October 2031

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of comprehensive pathology logistics, including dedicated fleet transportation, inventory management, and real-time tracking for NHS hospital and GP networks.

Dedicated fleet of well-maintained vehicles capable of handling the organisation’s specific goods, using a mix of vehicle types to support requirements and sustainability goals
Advanced tracking systems providing real-time updates on the location and status of goods
Strategic warehousing solutions to optimise storage, streamline inventory management and facilitate quick dispatches
Integration with existing operational processes to minimise disruption, enhance efficiency and support business continuity events
Scalable and flexible logistics solution adaptable to varying volumes and demands and able to expand or adjust to support business growth and dynamic market conditions

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 60 months
Extensions: 60 months
Longest it can run: 120 months
Contract dates: 30 October 2026 to 29 October 2031
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 64120000

Services in this contract

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Lifecycle

Published
14 March 2025
Contract awardedto EMED Group
21 April 2026
Contract starts
30 October 2026
Contract ends
29 October 2031

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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1134559/pathology-courier-service
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Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed70
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Pathology Courier Service. Contract award, 14 March 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1134559/pathology-courier-service (accessed 5 November 2026).