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Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (MPDS) PD-L1 Testing Service

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (MPDS) PD-L1 Testing Service." The contract has been awarded to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically using the Direct Award Process C. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and extend for a period of 33 months, with an optional extension of up to 24 months. The procurement falls under the pathology services category, with an estimated contract value of £131,871.11, and the services will be provided in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award was formalised on 1st July 2026, marking the completion of the tender stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for enhancing service delivery in the clinical laboratory sector, particularly in the domain of pathology services. Businesses experienced in offering molecular pathology diagnostic services, especially those capable of delivering PD-L1 testing services, stand to benefit. Organisations with a large operational capacity may be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly as the demand for specialised laboratory services continues to grow. The successful contract demonstrates the advantage of established expertise and service reliability, which can spur growth and partnership opportunities with NHS foundations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (MPDS) PD-L1 Testing Service

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) have a requirement for PD-L1 testing services. The services are essential to maintaining continuity of patient care, meeting statutory and regulatory obligations, and ensuring that clinical teams have access to accurate and reliable test results to inform treatment decisions. 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust using Direct Award Process C. Award decision-makers: Nicola Sherriff - General Manager - Pathology Chrissie Parks - Care Group Accountant No conflicts of interest were identified during the procurement process. This contract will not be subcontracted. The services are intended to be provided for a term of 33 months from 1st July 2026 with an optional extension of 2X12 months. The estimated value of the contract is PS131,871.11 (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/c148cf89-1cc5-44b5-9437-4ba28ac9074f
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 Process 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
£131,871 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,871 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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