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BTH25-016 Microbiological Media

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of microbiological media with the award of the contract to Southern Group Laboratory Limited. This procurement, falling under the industry category of microbiological cultures, utilised an open procedure above the specified threshold. The contract, valued at £340,000, will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the UK. The award stage was completed, and the award notice was published on 18th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the microbiological supplies sector. Although the award went to Southern Group Laboratory Limited, businesses capable of providing high-quality microbiological media might consider similar future opportunities with NHS entities or other healthcare organisations. Participation in open tenders like this can facilitate exposure to new markets and build relationships with public healthcare bodies. However, it has been noted that this specific contract was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating that businesses competing in this space may need substantial capability or scale.

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Notice Title

BTH25-016 Microbiological Media

Notice Description

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) has awarded the contract for the delivery of microbiological media products to Southern Group Laboratory Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36153180-79be-4d5f-8776-b53591022c86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9304f81-810b-4d0d-bfe8-46a5eaa8ebcd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,681 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN GROUP LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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