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AA-326-25-TW Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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05 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the project "AA-326-25-TW Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)" is managed by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, located in Ayr, UK. The procurement is classified under the Health industry category with activities focused on the Ayrshire and Arran region. This tender has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 28th August 2025. The procurement method employed was limited, with the rationale of ensuring continued screening programme services throughout the Ayrshire and Arran health board, indicating that the procedure did not involve a prior call for competition. The total contract value is £100,000 GBP.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health services sector, who specialise in laboratory analyses and reporting. The award to Poundbury Cancer Institute, an SME, highlights opportunities for small and medium enterprises capable of delivering specialist services which are crucial for health screening programmes. Businesses with expertise in histopathology will find this contract provides significant scope for growth and development in this specialised area, especially those equipped to address unique service requirements without the necessity for extensive preliminary competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-326-25-TW Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)

Notice Description

Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)

Procurement Information

Poundbury Cancer Institute provides a speciliast service which ensures a continued Screening Programme throughout Ayrshire and Arran healthboard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809454
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538617
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294322005

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POUNDBURY CANCER INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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