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Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (PD-L1 Testing Service)

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jul 2026 at 15:40

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17 Jun 2026 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has concluded a tender process for the provision of Clinical Laboratory Services focusing on Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services, specifically PD-L1 Testing Services. The procurement falls under the services category and was carried out through a direct award process, compliant with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This process culminated in an award to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, valued at £131,871.11, is set to commence on 1st July 2026 for a duration of 33 months, with the potential for extension by up to 24 additional months. Located in the North East of England (UKC region), this procurement stage is now at the award phase, formalised on 1st July 2026.

This tender award presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses within the clinical laboratory and pathology services sector, particularly those offering innovative testing protocols and high-quality service delivery. Companies with a strategic interest in expanding their footprint within the UK healthcare system, and who are capable of providing sustainable services that meet rigorous regulatory standards, will find this contract beneficial. The focus on continuity of care and access to reliable diagnostic services underscores the importance of proficiency in the latest molecular pathology technologies. Business entities able to demonstrate collaborative capabilities and value-driven service integration will be well poised to compete in similar future tenders initiated by public health organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (PD-L1 Testing Service)

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) have a requirement for PD-L1 testing services. The services are essential to maintaining continuity of patient care, meeting statutory and regulatory obligations, and ensuring that clinical teams have access to accurate and reliable test results to inform treatment decisions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) have a requirement for PD-L1 testing services. The services are essential to maintaining continuity of patient care, meeting statutory and regulatory obligations, and ensuring that clinical teams have access to accurate and reliable test results to inform treatment decisions. CDDFT are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The services are intended to be provided from 1st July 2026 for a term of 33 months with an optional extension for 2X12 months. The estimated value of the contract is PS131,871.11 (VAT not applicable)

Options: This contract has an optional extension of 2X12months.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30th June 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-06b77f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061887-2026
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
£131,871 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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