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title: "Microbiology Referrals - Cambridge Clinical Labs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059620"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Microbiology Referrals - Cambridge Clinical Labs

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059620

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to microbiology referral tests, managed by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. The tender, titled "Microbiology Referrals - Cambridge Clinical Labs," falls under the industry category of services provided by medical laboratories. Located in Gateshead, United Kingdom, the procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Key dates include the services provision period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the contract award on 29th July 2025. The procurement method used is a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, valued at £20,000.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in medical laboratory services, especially those with expertise in microbiology tests. Large-scale laboratories like Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd, which was awarded the contract, would be well-suited to this tender. Businesses can leverage UKAS accreditation and clinical advisory capabilities to strengthen their bids. The direct award and limited competition create a favourable environment for niche providers with specialised testing capabilities to compete effectively, potentially increasing market reach and establishing stronger partnerships with health trusts.

## Notice

Microbiology referral tests

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of Microbiology referral tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS20,000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 01.04.25 - 31.03.26

### 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 17th September 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/057577-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 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 | £20,000 |

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE CLINICAL LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 08:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057577-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054781-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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