---
title: "Cellular Pathology Referrals - North West London Pathology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056742"
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# Cellular Pathology Referrals - North West London Pathology

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056742

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process was conducted by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to secure services for Cellular Pathology Referrals as part of the North West London Pathology project. This contract, classified under CPV code 85145000 as services provided by medical laboratories, follows a limited procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The direct award process does not fall under the Procurement Act 2023. Formal award was confirmed on 22nd July 2025, after the standstill period ending on 6th August 2025. Services are scheduled to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, amounting to a contract value of £6,000. The location for delivery is the UK, and the contract involves North West London Pathology as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in cellular pathology and adherence to UKAS accreditation and EQA participation. Enterprises in the healthcare sector, specifically large laboratories capable of providing swift turnaround for test results, could benefit from this contract by enhancing their presence and reliability within the NHS framework. Specialised providers following regional referral pathways and genomic hub guidelines may find this procurement advantageous to build partnerships and expand their service offerings across the UK healthcare system, aligning with the MDT arrangements for tertiary specialities.

## Notice

Cellular Pathology Referrals

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services; The contract is for the provision of cellular pathology tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to North West London Pathology 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/047032-2025 |
| 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 WEST LONDON PATHOLOGY, ST.MARYS HOSPITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 15:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047032-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043543-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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