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Provision of Clinical Pathology Services

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Apr 2026 at 15:58

Tender Notice
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17 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "Provision of Clinical Pathology Services" has been awarded by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This award, announced on 13th April 2026, pertains to the main industry category of services, specifically pathology services, delivered within the UKC region. Key dates for the contractual arrangement include a service term starting on 1st March 2026, with a possible extension for 2 additional 12-month periods. The awarding was processed through a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which does not require the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, to Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. The estimated value of the contract is £500,941.26 and is intended to support lab testing services, focusing on the detection of pathogenic microorganisms from various specimens.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in clinical pathology and related health services. Companies interested in expanding their portfolio within the healthcare sector, particularly those with capabilities in lab testing and pathology services, may find this contract a beneficial reference for potential partnership or subcontracting opportunities in similar future procurements. Furthermore, large health service providers who meet the high-quality standards and integration criteria set out by the NHS would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes within the UK healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Clinical Pathology Services

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services. The service includes testing a wide range of patient and environment specimens to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services and intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The estimated value of the contract is PS500,941.26 (VAT Not Applicable) The services are intended to be provided for a term of 12 months from 1st March 2026 with an optional extension for 2X12 months.

Options: 2 x 12 months extensions

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 27/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR using direct award process C.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06565a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033393-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£500,941 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20267 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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