This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 09:53

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for microbiological services, under the title "GSTT - Microbiological Services". This process falls within the services category, specifically aimed at laboratory services, with a geographical focus on London, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, encompasses two lots completed on 27th July 2026, with the service contract period set to commence on 1st September 2026 and potentially extendable up to 31st August 2031. The procurement process has included a series of milestones, concluding with a forecasted contract signature by 7th August 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in microbiological testing services. Operating in the field of environment media testing, successful bidders such as Eurofins MGS Laboratories and Wickham Micro Limited have demonstrated their capability to deliver quality laboratory services. Businesses that are adept in microbiological validation, contamination testing, and pathogen identification will find ample growth prospects, with long-term service provision potentially extending through renewals for up to two additional 12-month periods if performance meets the Trust's expectations. This presents a vibrant opportunity for other SMEs looking to enter or expand within the laboratory services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GSTT - Microbiological Services

Notice Description

Environment media testing services: We send to external labs the Broth, media plates etc. to test to ensure that our units are operating within the permissible parameters and we have no serious contamination or microbiological growth. The service of this lab is to validate or confirm the viability of the media purchased from supplier for Microbiological testing media

Lot Information

WFI & Product Testing - Technical Requirements - Mandatory

Options: If the Trust is satisfied with the services provided by the supplier(s), it may elect to extend the contract for up to two additional 12-month periods.

Renewal: If the Trust is satisfied with the services provided by the supplier(s), it may elect to extend the contract for up to two additional 12-month periods.

Microbial identification

Options: If the Trust is satisfied with the services provided by the supplier(s), it may elect to extend the contract for up to two additional 12-month periods.

Renewal: If the Trust is satisfied with the services provided by the supplier(s), it may elect to extend the contract for up to two additional 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£444,765 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-01-13

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EUROFINS MGS LABORATORIES

WICKHAM MICRO

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