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Mycology testing service provided by reference laboratory UKHSA based in Bristol

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 May 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has issued an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime for a Mycology testing service contract. The service is set to be provided by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) based in Bristol, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Microbiological cultures, follows a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition and falls outside the scope of the directive's application. The contracting process is at the award stage, with an active status for the contract signed on 6th May 2026. The standstill period commences on 21st May 2026, allowing providers to submit representations by the end of this period, addressed to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in microbiological cultures and diagnostic services, particularly those that can provide innovation, value, and quality in healthcare solutions. Such a contract is well-suited for enterprises able to demonstrate integrated services and sustainability in collaboration with healthcare institutions, meeting critical criteria like improving access, reducing inequalities, and social value. The assessment process evaluated providers against crucial criteria, including quality and innovation, ensuring only those with proficient experience and capability in delivering essential healthcare services can seize this opportunity. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) did not partake, the specificity of service requirements invites specialist firms in microbiological services to pursue growth opportunities through partnership.

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Notice Title

Mycology testing service provided by reference laboratory UKHSA based in Bristol

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/046649-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20262 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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