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title: "BTH25-016 Microbiological Media"
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buyer: "BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# BTH25-016 Microbiological Media

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36153180-79be-4d5f-8776-b53591022c86

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## Summary

The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of microbiological media with the award of the contract to Southern Group Laboratory Limited. This procurement, falling under the industry category of microbiological cultures, utilised an open procedure above the specified threshold. The contract, valued at £340,000, will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the UK. The award stage was completed, and the award notice was published on 18th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the microbiological supplies sector. Although the award went to Southern Group Laboratory Limited, businesses capable of providing high-quality microbiological media might consider similar future opportunities with NHS entities or other healthcare organisations. Participation in open tenders like this can facilitate exposure to new markets and build relationships with public healthcare bodies. However, it has been noted that this specific contract was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating that businesses competing in this space may need substantial capability or scale.

## Notice

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) has awarded the contract for the delivery of microbiological media products to Southern Group Laboratory Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9304f81-810b-4d0d-bfe8-46a5eaa8ebcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,681 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 6RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Toller |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN GROUP LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9304f81-810b-4d0d-bfe8-46a5eaa8ebcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9304f81-810b-4d0d-bfe8-46a5eaa8ebcd
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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