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title: "Dyes and Stains Microbiology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050aa3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-30"
---

# Dyes and Stains Microbiology

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050aa3

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process entitled "Dyes and Stains Microbiology" for laboratory reagents. The contract, awarded on 1st April 2025 and active from the same date until 31st March 2026, was secured by Pro-Lab Diagnostics, located in Bromborough, Wirral. The tender was conducted as a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. This procurement covers a broad geographic delivery scope across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, encompassing areas from the North East to the South West. The process concluded with the contract valued at £48,147 gross.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory reagents, particularly those focused on the healthcare sector, to position themselves for future opportunities. Although this particular contract did not involve competitive bidding, suppliers with capabilities in specialised microbiology products can continue to track similar tenders to leverage new business opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong supply chains and distribution networks across the UK will find themselves well-suited to compete effectively for similar future tenders in this industry category.

## Notice

Contract for Dyes and Stains for use within Microbiology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018154-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,122 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRO-LAB DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 15:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018154-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018154-2025
  30th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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