This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 14:03

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has awarded a contract to establish a framework for UKAS-accredited laboratory services. The project, titled "LW165 Laboratory Services (HCF)," aims to support clinical and research activities by providing diagnostic and analytical tests. The contract follows an open procurement method, which was part of a below-threshold open competition, and has recently progressed to the award stage, with the notice published on 6th August 2026. The awarded suppliers include Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex Pathology Limited, and Randox Clinical Laboratory Services Ltd. The services are to be delivered in the region of Liverpool, UKD72, and the contract period is set to begin on 11th August 2026 and end on 9th August 2028, with possible extensions up till 2030.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, specifically for businesses specialising in laboratory and medical laboratory services, as it establishes a pivotal role in supporting public health through diagnostic capabilities. Companies engaged in similar service sectors, especially those capable of delivering robust, timely, and high-quality services, will find this framework beneficial for expanding their market presence within the public sector. Although large companies dominated the winning bids, smaller enterprises and VCSEs that can ensure competitive pricing and high-quality service can position themselves for future procurement opportunities, particularly when such frameworks are open for renewal.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074836-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

RANDOX CLINICAL LABORATORY SERVICES

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

SUSSEX PATHOLOGY

Further Information

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