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Microbiology Referrals - Micropathology Ltd

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jul 2026 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microbiology Referrals - Micropathology Ltd" was carried out by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, UK. This tender, falling under the industry category of medical laboratory services, was awarded to Micropathology Limited from Coventry, United Kingdom, through a limited procurement method. The process involved a direct award procedure without prior publication, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £20,000, is set to provide microbiology testing services from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the award finalised on 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in medical laboratory services looking to expand their service offerings. The contract was awarded under a direct procurement process due to the lack of alternative providers, emphasising the need for specialised service capabilities in this field. The focus on microbiology testing services presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in laboratory diagnostics and medical testing to engage in future tenders and contracts within the healthcare sector, leveraging their niche capabilities to meet specific service demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microbiology Referrals - Micropathology Ltd

Notice Description

Microbiology referred tests

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: Microbiology Testing Services Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: PS20,000 Services to be provided between: 01.04.26 - 31.03.28

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Details of the Award Decision-Makers: Dr.A Wort & Dr.J Moore Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. Rationale: The Authority intends to directly award a contract to Micropathology Ltd under Direct Award Process A. The existing provider is the only capable provider of the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c160
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061790-2026
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROPATHOLOGY

Further Information

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