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Provision of Laboratory Services

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Laboratory Services," focussing on pathology services that include the testing of a variety of patient and environmental specimens for pathogenic microorganisms. This procurement falls under the services category and is located within the UKC region. It is currently at the award stage following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. The existing provider, The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, is being considered for a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with PSR regulations. Providers have until 30 March 2026 to make representations, marking an important deadline in the procurement timeline.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology and laboratory services, particularly for well-established organisations that excel in quality, value, and integration. The contract, estimated at £4,127,265.63 excluding VAT, spans 36 months with an optional extension of 24 months. As the procurement method is limited, businesses already serving similar contracts and capable of demonstrating a standard of satisfaction akin to the incumbent supplier will be well-placed to compete. With a substantial opportunity for a long-term partnership with a major NHS trust, firms in the healthcare services industry can leverage this contract for sustainable business expansion.

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Notice Title

Provision of Laboratory 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 incumbent supplier, The Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The estimated value of the contract is PS4,127,265.63(VAT Not Applicable). The services are intended to be provided for a term of 36 months from 1st April 2026 with an optional extension for 1 x 24 months.

Options: 1 x 24 months extension.

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 30/03/2026. 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-066d1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024423-2026
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
£4,127,265 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20263 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
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
Post Town
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

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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