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title: "Microbiology Services for Referred Microbiology, Virology and Serological Investigations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059c11"
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buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Microbiology Services for Referred Microbiology, Virology and Serological Investigations

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059c11

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's intention to award a contract for Microbiology Services, which encompasses Referred Microbiology, Virology, and Serological Investigations, set to operate from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Falling under the health and social work services category, this contract involves the provision of comprehensive diagnostic and clinical advice services primarily located in the UK region. The procurement is in the award stage following a limited procedure method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the publication of the intention to award notice on 17th September 2025 and a deadline for representations by 25th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health-related diagnostic services, particularly those experienced in microbiology, virology, and serology. The contract offers a significant growth opportunity through collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency and delivering crucial support in clinical settings. Businesses with capabilities in diagnostic testing, molecular studies, and having established ties with healthcare professionals would be well-suited to compete, provided they meet the service specifications and delivery timelines outlined by the awarding body.

## Notice

Provision of a comprehensive diagnostic referral service for samples requiring virology and serological investigations and other investigations where indicated. This service must also include clinical advice to healthcare professionals. The contract runs from 01/04/25 to 31/03/26

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a range of diagnostic services including: * Virology * Serology * Molecular * Clinical advice advice (UK Health Security Agency will provide telephone support from a Consultant Microbiologist / Virologist for clinical advice to the Consultant team for all patient samples tested within the contract * Referred work Results to be provided within stated TAT's Activity baseline 15,357

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. Direct award C.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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 25/09/25. 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/057258-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 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 | £310,677 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY(MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057258-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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