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Provision of Laboratory Services

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the award stage for their procurement of laboratory services, specifically in pathology. The contract, valued at £4,127,265.63, was secured by the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust through a direct award process established under the Provider Selection Regime. This involves laboratory testing to identify microorganisms in specimens from patients and the environment. The service contract commences on 1st April 2026, spanning an initial period of 36 months with a potential 24-month extension. Situated in the North East of England, this contract falls within the 'pathology services' industry category.

This procurement contract creates a substantial opportunity for a large-scale health service provider, like Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, to strengthen their service delivery in pathology. While SMEs and VCSEs aren't specifically considered for this tender, businesses with robust capabilities in healthcare services can explore analogous contracts in the region, focusing on innovative and expansive solutions in lab testing. Engaging in these contracts can bolster a company's portfolio, promoting growth and establishing a cooperative landscape in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laboratory Services

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services. The service includes testing a wide range of patient and environment specimens to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded to Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust using direct award process C. The services are intended to be provided for a term of 36 months from 1st April 2026 with an optional extension for 1 x 24 months. The estimated value of the contract is PS4,127,265.63 (VAT Not Applicable).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5a2440-b525-4c62-82b1-b22d51553371
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,127,265 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,127,265 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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