--- title: "Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (MPDS) PD-L1 Testing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0eec8e15-6841-45cf-9d05-ac7bf6ac9af5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0eec8e15-6841-45cf-9d05-ac7bf6ac9af5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0eec8e15-6841-45cf-9d05-ac7bf6ac9af5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0eec8e15-6841-45cf-9d05-ac7bf6ac9af5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-07-01" --- # Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (MPDS) PD-L1 Testing Service Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0eec8e15-6841-45cf-9d05-ac7bf6ac9af5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0eec8e15-6841-45cf-9d05-ac7bf6ac9af5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0eec8e15-6841-45cf-9d05-ac7bf6ac9af5.json) ## Summary County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (MPDS) PD-L1 Testing Service." The contract has been awarded to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically using the Direct Award Process C. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and extend for a period of 33 months, with an optional extension of up to 24 months. The procurement falls under the pathology services category, with an estimated contract value of £131,871.11, and the services will be provided in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award was formalised on 1st July 2026, marking the completion of the tender stage. This procurement presents significant opportunities for enhancing service delivery in the clinical laboratory sector, particularly in the domain of pathology services. Businesses experienced in offering molecular pathology diagnostic services, especially those capable of delivering PD-L1 testing services, stand to benefit. Organisations with a large operational capacity may be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly as the demand for specialised laboratory services continues to grow. The successful contract demonstrates the advantage of established expertise and service reliability, which can spur growth and partnership opportunities with NHS foundations. ## Notice 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. 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust using Direct Award Process C. Award decision-makers: Nicola Sherriff - General Manager - Pathology Chrissie Parks - Care Group Accountant No conflicts of interest were identified during the procurement process. This contract will not be subcontracted. The services are intended to be provided for a term of 33 months from 1st July 2026 with an optional extension of 2X12 months. The estimated value of the contract is PS131,871.11 (VAT not applicable). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c148cf89-1cc5-44b5-9437-4ba28ac9074f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £131,871 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £131,871 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c148cf89-1cc5-44b5-9437-4ba28ac9074f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c148cf89-1cc5-44b5-9437-4ba28ac9074f 1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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