D3 Tenders | LW165 Laboratory Services (HCF)

Notice Information

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Notice Title

LW165 Laboratory Services (HCF)

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to procure a framework of UKAS-accredited laboratory service providers to deliver a range of diagnostic and analytical tests in support of clinical and research activities. The service must ensure high-quality, timely results, robust sample handling, and full compliance with regulatory, data protection, and quality assurance standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of two (2) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-067bb6
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030843-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £1
Lots Value: £1
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: 23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 24 May 2026 - 24 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LIVERPOOL
Postcode: L3 5QA
Post Town: Liverpool
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3): TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location: TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority: Liverpool
Electoral Ward: Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency: Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030843-2026
2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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