Tender

Postal Methane & Hydrogen Breath Testing Services YSTH

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting an open procurement process seeking providers for Postal Methane & Hydrogen Breath Testing Services. The procurement falls under the medical analysis services category and is located in the UKE21 region, covering York and Scarborough. The tender is being managed through the Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 12 January 2026, at 18:00. The contract period will begin on 2 March 2026 and end on 31 March 2027, with options for a six-month extension twice.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in medical analysis services, particularly those specialising in methane and hydrogen breath testing, to establish a working relationship with a major NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement process will involve a two-stage evaluation to shortlist providers, offering equal opportunities for qualified businesses focused on competitive pricing. This could especially benefit small to medium enterprises looking to expand their footprint within the healthcare services sector in the UK regions specified. The procurement is open to electronic and written submissions, allowing broader participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Methane & Hydrogen Breath Testing Services YSTH

Notice Description

PSR Competitive Process for the award of a contract for the provision of Postal Methane & Hydrogen Breath Testing Services for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process the Trust is seeking to appoint a Provider for the provision of Postal Methane & Hydrogen Breath Testing Services.

This will be a 2 stage process. Stage 1 is designed to assess the providers to arrive at a shortlist of the top 5 scoring providers. Stage 2 is for the shortlisted providers to complete remaining questions for the final selection process.

CPV code: 85148000-8 Medical Analysis Services

Options: Option to extend for 2 additional periods of 6 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085652-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Neil Dodds
Contact Email
neil.dodds1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1723236139

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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