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The Provision of Molecular Referral Laboratory Specialist Services

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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20 Nov 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has announced the intention to award a contract to Micropathology Limited for the provision of molecular referral laboratory specialist services. This contract falls under the Health Care Services - Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 and is part of the complete procurement stage. Although the tender process is complete, a standstill period is in place, allowing representations to be made by providers until 1st December 2025. The procurement category is services, specifically pathology services, and the contract covers the UKF14 region in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, signifying a direct award to the chosen supplier. The contract involves specialist testing and referral work crucial for timely and accurate diagnosis in microbiology.

This tender offers business growth opportunities in the healthcare sector, especially for laboratories and firms specialising in pathology services. Companies that can provide accredited laboratory services ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The need for rapid diagnosis and management of infectious and genetic diseases highlights the significance of efficient and competent service provision. Firms with a track record in health diagnostics and those recognised for their swift referral turnaround times will find this contract advantageous for expanding their reach and establishing credibility with major NHS Trusts like Nottingham University Hospitals. Such opportunities not only help in fostering growth but also enhance partnerships within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Molecular Referral Laboratory Specialist Services

Notice Description

Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Health Services Laboratories following the direct award process A under the Provider Selection Regime.<br/><br/>Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Microbiology Department specialised testing and referrals, must be undertaken by a recognised accredited laboratory to ensure that the testing is carried out to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.<br/><br/>Additionally, assurance of testing competence and referral turn around time is essential to enable, rapid diagnosis and management of infectious and genetic diseases.<br/><br/>Micropathology Limited is the sole provider for Nottingham University NHS Trusts Microbiology specialist testing referral work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Health Services Laboratories following the direct award process A under the Provider Selection Regime.

The Trust Microbiology Department specialised testing and referrals, must be undertaken by a recognised accredited laboratory to ensure that the testing is carried out to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Additionally, assurance of testing competence and referral turn around time is essential to enable, rapid diagnosis and management of infectious and genetic diseases.

Micropathology Limited is the sole provider for the specialist referral work that is sent.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice.<br/><br/>The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services - Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.<br/><br/>Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Monday 1st December 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e518
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075526-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£406,908 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Denville Powell
Contact Email
denville.powell@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROPATHOLOGY

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