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title: "Microbiology Services for Referred Microbiology, Virology and Serological Investigations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05271e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# Microbiology Services for Referred Microbiology, Virology and Serological Investigations

Buyer: WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05271e

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of Microbiology Services for Referred Microbiology, Virology, and Serological Investigations. This contract falls under the 'Hospital and related services' category within the services procurement sector. Located in the UKD region, particularly Warrington and Manchester, the procurement has reached the Award stage as of 27th May 2025, with the contract being signed on 1st April 2025. Managed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the procurement method was limited, necessitating an award without prior publication due to the technical nature and absence of competition, involving UK Health Security Agency Manchester as the supplier.

This contract presents a robust opportunity for businesses offering specialised healthcare and microbiology services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive diagnostic services. Firms adept in public health services or possessing significant technical expertise in laboratory sciences can find growth potential by aligning with similar public procurement opportunities. As the procurement was awarded without a competitive call, businesses capable of demonstrating unique and technical qualifications may position themselves favourably in future tenders within the public health sector. The procurement's specialised nature aligns well with large-scale healthcare providers and those with strong capabilities in microbiology and related health services.

## Notice

Provision of a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology service including clinical advice to healthcare professionals. This service also includes clinical advice to healthcare professionals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology service including clinical advice to healthcare professionals. This service also includes clinical advice to healthcare professionals.

### Procurement Information

Public health laboratories that can offer the specialist public health services we require. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027777-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £112,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA5 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027777-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.whh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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