Award

Call off contract for MICROBIOLOGY TESTS

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for a call-off contract for microbiology tests is led by Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP, based at Airedale General Hospital in Keighley, UK. The procurement falls under the services main category and is specifically centred on pathology services. The industry classification for this contract is CPV 85111800. This intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) was published on 17th February 2026, marking the start of an eight-day standstill period ending on 1st March 2026. The contract is valued at £90,000 and spans from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2027, with options for extensions up to two additional 12-month periods, depending on activity levels. This contract aims to replace an existing agreement with the same provider, highlighting stability in service provision.

This tender presents an opportunity primarily for existing service providers within the microbiology testing field, as it follows a Direct Award Process where a competitive procurement process is not deemed beneficial. Businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly pathology services, with proven capability and past performance, are well-placed to engage with this type of tender. The contractual arrangement encourages continuity and supports businesses that deliver consistent quality and value, making it ideal for established organisations looking to maintain or expand their operational footprint within the regional healthcare ecosystem. Therefore, entities similar to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) could leverage their expertise to grow while ensuring the delivery of critical healthcare services. No subcontracting is expected, and the procurement method is limited, focusing on the existing provider's capacity to satisfy service standards.

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Notice Title

Call off contract for MICROBIOLOGY TESTS

Notice Description

* PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO<br/>AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF<br/>CONTRACT FOR MICROBIOLOGY TESTS

Lot Information

Lot 1

** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO
AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF
CONTRACT FOR MICROBIOLOGY TESTS.
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING
SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS90000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 02/03/2026
TO 01/03/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR MICROBIOLOGY TESTS, TO BE
DELIVERED AS AND WHEN
REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE
IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY
BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE
INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN
FROM 02/03/2026 TO 01/03/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
AN ADDITIONAL 2 PERIODS OF UP TO 12
MONTHS EACH.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET
FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS
NOTICE SERVES AS AN INTENTION
TO AWARD UNDER THE PSR. THE
CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED
UNTIL THE PERIOD HAS ENDED
AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE
BEEN CONSIDERED.

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE
IDENTIFIED DURING THE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS
EXPECTED. Additional information: ** PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO
AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF
CONTRACT FOR MICROBIOLOGY TESTS.
INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING
SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS90000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 02/03/2026
TO 01/03/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR MICROBIOLOGY TESTS, TO BE
DELIVERED AS AND WHEN
REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE
IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY
BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE
INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN
FROM 02/03/2026 TO 01/03/2027,
WITH THE OPTION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR
AN ADDITIONAL 2 PERIODS OF UP TO 12
MONTHS EACH.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOT YET
FORMALLY BEEN AWARDED; THIS
NOTICE SERVES AS AN INTENTION
TO AWARD UNDER THE PSR. THE
CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED
UNTIL THE PERIOD HAS ENDED
AND ANY REPRESENTATIONS HAVE
BEEN CONSIDERED.

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE
IDENTIFIED DURING THE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS
EXPECTED

Procurement Information

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 01/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014296-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months 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
INTEGRATED LABORATORY SOLUTIONS LLP
Contact Name
Xander Mcconville
Contact Email
xander.mcconville@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1535294518

Buyer Location

Locality
KEIGHLEY
Postcode
BD20 6TD
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
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Craven
Westminster Constituency
Keighley and Ilkley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA

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