Planning

Service agreement for the provision of toxicology laboratory services for ethylene glycol and methanol analysis

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a service agreement aimed at providing urgent toxicology laboratory services for ethylene glycol and methanol analysis. Governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, this procurement process does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The planned commencement date for this contract is May 2026, with a duration of 24 months, specifically located at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust sites in the UKK23 region. Businesses should note the future notification date set for 23 April 2026. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and specifically targets pathology services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for laboratories specialising in toxicology services or those capable of swiftly adapting to the requirements of ethylene glycol and methanol analysis. Firms involved in pathology services and healthcare sectors would be particularly well-positioned to respond to this procurement, given its focus on urgent management following ingestion incidents. The intended selection of the most suitable provider offers a chance for competitive entry based on competency and reliability, particularly for businesses aiming to expand their service footprint within NHS contracts. The involvement of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust signals potential for wider collaboration within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Service agreement for the provision of toxicology laboratory services for ethylene glycol and methanol analysis

Notice Description

The Toxicology laboratory provides an urgent service for ethylene glycol or methanol analysis for the management of patients following known or suspected ingestion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Toxicology laboratory provides an urgent service for ethylene glycol or methanol analysis for the management of patients following known or suspected ingestion.
This SLA is expected to commence in May 2026 for a 24 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06715c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026254-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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