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title: "Provision of the third-party serology controls for Virology department across BSPS Network"
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# Provision of the third-party serology controls for Virology department across BSPS Network

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76f0b04a-edfd-4143-8c79-c7d8a1815a74

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## Summary

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the awarding phase for the procurement titled "Provision of the third-party serology controls for Virology department across BSPS Network." This procurement falls under the "Pathology services" industry category (CPV Code: 85111800) and will be implemented in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under the National Microbiology Framework (Framework Reference: 5657). Key dates include the tender period end date on 4 April 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2032. The awarded contract is valued at £546,883.51 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specializing in pathology services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality serology controls. The contract’s seven-year duration offers a stable and long-term business relationship with the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Bio-Rad Laboratories Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the trust's openness to engaging with smaller, specialised companies. This project is suitable for businesses looking to expand their market presence within the NHS network and demonstrate their expertise in delivering critical healthcare solutions.

## Notice

Award via the National Microbiology Framework (Framework Reference: 5657)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4523d57d-7467-439c-b3aa-58aea68ef05f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £546,883 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £546,883 |
| 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 | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FRIMLEY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU16 7UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Surrey Heath |
| Electoral ward | Frimley |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4523d57d-7467-439c-b3aa-58aea68ef05f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4523d57d-7467-439c-b3aa-58aea68ef05f
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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