---
title: "BTH25-016 Microbiological Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e28c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# BTH25-016 Microbiological Media

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e28c

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## Summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of microbiological media products to Southern Group Laboratory Limited. The contract, valued at £340,000, is classified within the "goods" category under the CPV code for Microbiological cultures. The procurement process followed an open procedure and the contract covers a period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The microbiological media will be delivered across four operational sites within the UKE region, supporting clinical functions within the Trust's pharmacy services. This award was announced on 18th December 2025, marking the completion of the procurement process, which began with a tender invitation on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the production or distribution of microbiological media products, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Southern Group Laboratory Limited, which succeeded in securing the contract. The tender process was highly competitive with six bids submitted, highlighting the robust demand for innovative solutions in the healthcare sector. Companies that can deliver high-quality products with added social value, while offering competitive commercial terms, would be well-positioned to participate in similar future procurement opportunities. The structured contract with clear delivery schedules offers consistent business and growth potential for suppliers capable of meeting the specific needs of healthcare institutions.

## Notice

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) has awarded the contract for the delivery of microbiological media products to Southern Group Laboratory Limited. This contract will last between the dates of 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2027 with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Pharmacy service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) requires the deliver of microbiological media products across five operational sites to support essential clinical functions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084440-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | £340,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £340,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE41 Bradford |

## 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 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084440-2025
- 17 Feb 2025 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005328-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sglab.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/our-trust/

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