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title: "Provision of Laboratory Services"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Laboratory Services

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06723d1b-80f2-43e1-b3d7-38408d3e6eb3

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## Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the award stage for their procurement of laboratory services, specifically in pathology. The contract, valued at £4,127,265.63, was secured by the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust through a direct award process established under the Provider Selection Regime. This involves laboratory testing to identify microorganisms in specimens from patients and the environment. The service contract commences on 1st April 2026, spanning an initial period of 36 months with a potential 24-month extension. Situated in the North East of England, this contract falls within the 'pathology services' industry category.

This procurement contract creates a substantial opportunity for a large-scale health service provider, like Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, to strengthen their service delivery in pathology. While SMEs and VCSEs aren't specifically considered for this tender, businesses with robust capabilities in healthcare services can explore analogous contracts in the region, focusing on innovative and expansive solutions in lab testing. Engaging in these contracts can bolster a company's portfolio, promoting growth and establishing a cooperative landscape in the health sector.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services. The service includes testing a wide range of patient and environment specimens to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded to Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust using direct award process C. The services are intended to be provided for a term of 36 months from 1st April 2026 with an optional extension for 1 x 24 months. The estimated value of the contract is PS4,127,265.63 (VAT Not Applicable).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5a2440-b525-4c62-82b1-b22d51553371 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,127,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,127,265 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5a2440-b525-4c62-82b1-b22d51553371

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5a2440-b525-4c62-82b1-b22d51553371
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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