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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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12 Jun 2026 at 12:13

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a service agreement for the provision of toxicology laboratory services specifically for ethylene glycol and methanol analysis, managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The sector targeted is pathology services, and the procurement is localised to Somerset, UK (region UKK23). The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been formally awarded on 5 June 2026, with the service expected to run from 5 June 2026 to 4 June 2028. Conducted under the Health Care Services' Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, this is a call-off order valued at £3,000, following an award procedure without prior competition publication due to its classification outside the directive's scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in toxicology services, particularly those capable of delivering urgent diagnostics efficiently. The awarded supplier, NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST, exemplifies a suitable provider, offering in-house methanol and ethylene glycol testing with reduced transport time and rapid processing capabilities. Businesses with similar capabilities can position themselves as vital players in healthcare diagnostics, enhancing growth prospects by offering quality, innovation, and service sustainability in a sector prioritising fast, reliable access to critical diagnostics, ultimately contributing to reducing health inequalities and improving patient care.

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Notice Information

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'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055643-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
12 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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