---
title: "Biochemistry Referrals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-06-03"
---

# Biochemistry Referrals

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516c8

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust involves a contract titled "Biochemistry Referrals," which falls under the industry category of services provided by medical laboratories. The procurement is related to biochemistry referral tests and follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The location for this provision is in the UK, specifically Gateshead, and the contract, valued at £30,000, extends from 3rd June 2025 to 31st March 2028. This process employs a direct award method under process C, without prior publication of a call for competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd June 2025, marking the transition from intention to award to contract award notice.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the medical laboratory services sector, particularly those with experience in biochemistry testing. The direct award nature suggests the contract is suitable for firms with a proven track record in fulfilling similar contracts to a high standard, such as those with UKAS accreditation or corresponding validation. Larger businesses, like Imperial College Projects Ltd., which has been named as the intended supplier, might find this opportunity particularly fitting given the scale and specific requirements such as analytical methodology compatibility and provision of clinical advice. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in healthcare service provisions within the UK would find this contract a promising avenue for growth.

## Notice

Biochemistry referral tests

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of Biochemistry referral tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Imperial College Projects Ltd. following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS30,000.00 Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 2025 to 2028.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30th May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029592-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 14:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029592-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022575-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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