---
title: "BSPS Microbiology Sample Collection for Laboratory Bacteriology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05258f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-24"
---

# BSPS Microbiology Sample Collection for Laboratory Bacteriology

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05258f

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## Summary

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for an automated solution for microbiology sample collection, specifically aimed at laboratory bacteriology services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice issued on 24th May 2025. The tender, categorised under pathology services, will have its future notice available from 1st August 2026. The project delivery will cover various regions within the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period is slated to begin on 13th January 2027 and will extend until 12th January 2032, with potential renewal options available until January 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automated solutions and pathology services to collaborate with a major NHS Foundation Trust. Companies that innovate in microbiology and have the capacity to deliver services across multiple UK regions will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could bolster business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with healthcare organisations and enhancing their footprint in the public health sector.

## Notice

Automated Solution for Microbiology Sample Collection for Laboratory Bacteriology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027279-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2027 - 12 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 24 May 2025 at 10:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027279-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027279-2025
  24th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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