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TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 08:00

Award

25 Feb 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP, based in Keighley, is overseeing a procurement process for specialist respiratory pathology services in the UK. The tender titled "CALL OFF ORDER FOR SPECIALIST RESPIRATORY TESTING OF HIGH_RISK MICROBIOLOGY TESTS" falls under the services category, specifically focusing on chemistry diagnostic testing. The procurement is at the award stage with a contract value of £60,000, spanning 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and includes options for extension up to two additional 12-month periods. This process follows a limited procurement method, executed as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime, with the award decision makers being Afruj Ruf and Lucy Jenkinson. Representations by providers interested in contesting the award decision were required by 9th March 2026.

The contract, expected to be awarded to HCA International Limited, represents a significant opportunity within the healthcare industry, particularly for businesses involved in pathology services. There's an emphasis on maintaining continuity of care and ensuring quality and value for money, aligning with health service objectives. Businesses that have the capability in delivering high-standard diagnostic testing services, especially those familiar with the Provider Selection Regime and possessing the ability to meet rapid service demand, would be well-suited to follow and potentially benefit from similar procurement opportunities as this sector continues to evolve.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CALL OFF ORDER FOR SPECIALIST RESPIRATORY TESTING OF HIGH_RISK MICROBIOLOGY TESTS

Notice Description

* PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR CHEMISTRY TESTING INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.<br/>VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS60,000<br/>TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.<br/>PROVISION OF REFERRAL SERVICES FOR CHEMISTRY DIAGNOSTIC 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 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS EACH.

Lot Information

Lot 1

* PSR DIRECT AWARD C INTENT TO AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR CHEMISTRY TESTING INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS60,000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL SERVICES FOR CHEMISTRY DIAGNOSTIC 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 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF 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 CHEMISTRY TESTING INTENT TO AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS60,000
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.
PROVISION OF REFERRAL SERVICES FOR CHEMISTRY DIAGNOSTIC 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 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF 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 09/03/2026. 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-065c04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021125-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEIGHLEY
Postcode
BD20 6TD
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Craven
Westminster Constituency
Keighley and Ilkley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hca International Limited

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