Award

Mycology Testing Service

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

04 Jun 2026 at 11:09

Award

20 May 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing the procurement of a Mycology Testing Service, classified under microbiological cultures. The tender process is complete, and the contract has been awarded to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), with the service to be provided in Bristol. This procurement was managed under a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The process did not adhere to the Procurement Act 2023, and a standstill period commenced on 21st May 2026. The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, served as the buying organisation.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in specialised testing services. The focus on mycology testing particularly suits large organisations and those with a robust background in microbiological cultures. The contract, assessed on quality, innovation, and social value, indicates potential areas for business growth, particularly if companies can demonstrate high standards in service sustainability and value integration. Businesses operating within or willing to collaborate with UK regions, especially the UKC22 area, would find this contract beneficial for growth and market expansion.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mycology Testing Service

Notice Description

Mycology testing service provided by reference laboratory UKHSA based in Bristol

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mycology testing service provided by reference laboratory UKHSA based in Bristol

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is<br/>subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins<br/>on 21st May 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of<br/>standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052737-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 months 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS 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
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069e15-2026-06-04T12:09:18+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-04T12:09:18+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069e15",
    "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime<br/>(PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to<br/>the Health Care Services (Provider<br/>Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/>For the avoidance of doubt, the<br/>provisions of the Procurement Act 2023<br/>do not apply to this award. The<br/>standstill period begins on the 21st <br/>May 2026.<br/>Representations by providers must be<br/>made to the relevant authority by the<br/>end of standstill. Representations by<br/>providers must be made to The<br/>Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS<br/>Foundation Trust at the following email<br/>address: matthew.hampson7@nhs.net<br/>Details of the award decision-makers:<br/>The decision to award was made by an<br/>MDT consisting of representatives from<br/>Finance, Clinical Board and<br/>Procurement.<br/>Declarations of Interest were sought<br/>from the members of the MDT prior to<br/>consideration of contract award. No<br/>declarations of interest were declared.<br/>The provider was assessed against 5<br/>key criteria: Quality and Innovation;<br/>Value; Integration, collaboration, and<br/>service sustainability; Improving<br/>access, reducing inequalities, and<br/>facilitating choice; and social value.<br/>Each criterion was assessed on a<br/>pass/fail basis, considering whether<br/>they have currently satisfied the criteria<br/>under the previous contract and<br/>whether they would likely satisfy the<br/>proposed contract to a sufficient<br/>standard. The provider achieved a pass<br/>score against all criteria.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069e15",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Mycology Testing Service",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "33698100",
            "description": "Microbiological cultures"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "Mycology testing service provided by reference laboratory UKHSA based in Bristol",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Mycology testing service provided by reference laboratory UKHSA based in Bristol",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC22"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is<br/>subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins<br/>on 21st May 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of<br/>standstill.",
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Contract awarded."
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "046649-2026-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-82555",
                    "name": "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA)"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-149453",
            "name": "The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, High Heaton",
                "locality": "Newcastle-upon-Tyne",
                "region": "UKC22",
                "postalCode": "NE7 7DN",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Matthew Hampson",
                "telephone": "+44 19131896",
                "email": "matthew.hampson7@nhs.net",
                "faxNumber": "+44 19131896"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Healthcare"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "07",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-82555",
            "name": "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3rd Floor, 2 Rivergate",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "BS1 6EH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "michael.palmer@ukhsa.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-79645",
            "name": "The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Regent Point",
                "locality": "NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE",
                "postalCode": "NE7 7DN",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody",
                "mediationBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-149453",
        "name": "The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "046649-2026-1",
            "awardID": "046649-2026-1",
            "status": "active",
            "dateSigned": "2026-05-06T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "6",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "lowestValidBidValue",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 37000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "highestValidBidValue",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 37000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}