AwardedAwarded 18 March 2026

Lab analysis of histopathology tissue samples for coroner's service

Gloucestershire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Gloucestershire County Council awarded medical supplies and healthcare work to Source Bioscience UK Limited on 18 March 2026.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Source Bioscience UK Limited (SME)£24,000
20 May 2026 to 19 May 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 024785-2026

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From notice 024785-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.