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title: "Biochemistry Referrals - North Bristol NHS Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056729"
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# Biochemistry Referrals - North Bristol NHS Trust

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056729

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## Summary

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process titled "Biochemistry Referrals - North Bristol NHS Trust," focusing on services provided by medical laboratories. This process, classified under the CPV code 85145000, is part of the healthcare services industry category and involves the provision of biochemistry referral tests. Located in Gateshead, United Kingdom, the procurement has progressed to the award stage, concluding with a contract awarded on 22 July 2025. The direct award was conducted following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and falls outside the scope of the Procurement Act 2023. The services will span from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a total contract value of £6000.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses in the medical laboratory services sector, as it caters to biochemistry referral needs within the NHS framework. Companies with competencies in precise analytical methodologies and robust clinical advice are especially well-suited to compete. The procurement favours providers who have a reputable track record with compatible analytical services, making it an ideal opportunity for established laboratories looking to expand their NHS affiliations. Given the direct award process, businesses with strategic insights and established reputations are well-positioned to leverage this procurement for long-term partnerships with NHS trusts.

## 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 North Bristol NHS Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6000. 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 6th August 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/046991-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 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 | £6,000 |

## 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 | NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 14:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046991-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043502-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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