Tender

EEAST Laboratory Testing Services (260203)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 15:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of laboratory testing services required by their Occupational Health Team. This procurement is categorised under laboratory services (CPV: 71900000) and is managed via an open tendering process described as "Below threshold - open competition," following legal basis 2023/54 by UKPGA. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 20th February 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £250,000, with a gross amount of £300,000. The service will be delivered within the United Kingdom. Businesses can submit their tenders electronically, and details about submissions can be accessed via the provided link. Moreover, there is a provision to extend the contract, making this a potential long-term opportunity for successful suppliers.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering technical and commercial documentations as per the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) standards. Companies specialising in laboratory services or those with legal and financial capacity and technical ability in healthcare support services are well-suited to compete. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will last until 31st March 2029, with an option for extension in two further 12-month periods, reaching possible completion by March 2031. This flexibility and longevity offer stability and potential for market positioning to successful bidders within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEAST Laboratory Testing Services (260203)

Notice Description

For the provision of Laboratory Testing Services for the East of England Ambulance's Occupational Health Team

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to extend for 2 x further periods of up to 12 months

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x further periods of up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061595
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009556-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Melissa Sanders
Contact Email
melissa.sanders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01234 243124

Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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