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UK NEQAS Microbiology Registration 2026/2027

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jan 2026 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK NEQAS Microbiology Registration 2026/2027" was conducted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically covering subscription services. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 16th January 2026 and active from 17th to 18th January 2026. This direct procurement was completed below the threshold without competition, with UK NEQAS being the awarded supplier. The contract's total value is £12,006, with £10,005 net after taxes.

This opportunity presents growth potential for large businesses involved in microbiology and related subscription services, particularly in the healthcare industry. Although this specific tender was awarded directly, understanding such procurement processes can benefit businesses seeking future opportunities with public health organisations. Companies with expertise in providing specialised medical subscription services and having the scale to handle public authority contracts might find similar opportunities to expand in the healthcare sector. Engaging with NHS trusts and enhancing visibility within the UK healthcare procurement landscape could lead to significant business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK NEQAS Microbiology Registration 2026/2027

Notice Description

UK NEQAS Microbiology Registration 2026/2027 - R345019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003784-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,005 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK NEQAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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