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

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for toxicology laboratory services specifically for ethylene glycol and methanol analysis. This procurement falls within the health industry category, classified under pathology services. The provider selection falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), a procurement method not governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This is an intention to award notice with services expected between May 2026 and April 2028. The procurement method is limited, allowing award without prior publication of a call for competition. The decision, made on the 14th of April 2026, marks the start of the standstill period, during which representations can be submitted until midnight on 24th April 2026. The procurement is managed from the Somerset NHS Foundation Sites in Taunton, UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in toxicology services, particularly those equipped to handle urgent diagnostics for suspected poisonings. Businesses involved in pathology services, innovation in diagnostics, and those fostering integration in healthcare services might find this contract beneficial. The awarded contract is valued at £3,000 and highlights essential criteria such as quality, innovation, and reducing health inequalities. The service, aimed at minimising transport time and speeding up diagnosis, could cater especially well to specialist toxicology providers capable of quick turnarounds. Opportunities for collaboration and direct access to health services will benefit businesses focused on enhancing service sustainability and social value criteria.

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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

Service agreement for the provision of toxicology laboratory services for ethylene glycol and methanol analysis.
The Toxicology laboratory provides an urgent service for ethylene glycol or methanol analysis for the management of patients following known or suspected ingestion.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS3000.00.
This is a new service with a new provider.
The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are between May 2026 and April 2028.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 24 April 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-0681ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033652-2026
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
£3,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

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