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title: "The Provision of Molecular Referral Laboratory Specialist Services"
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# The Provision of Molecular Referral Laboratory Specialist Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e518

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## Summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has announced the intention to award a contract to Micropathology Limited for the provision of molecular referral laboratory specialist services. This contract falls under the Health Care Services - Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 and is part of the complete procurement stage. Although the tender process is complete, a standstill period is in place, allowing representations to be made by providers until 1st December 2025. The procurement category is services, specifically pathology services, and the contract covers the UKF14 region in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, signifying a direct award to the chosen supplier. The contract involves specialist testing and referral work crucial for timely and accurate diagnosis in microbiology.

This tender offers business growth opportunities in the healthcare sector, especially for laboratories and firms specialising in pathology services. Companies that can provide accredited laboratory services ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The need for rapid diagnosis and management of infectious and genetic diseases highlights the significance of efficient and competent service provision. Firms with a track record in health diagnostics and those recognised for their swift referral turnaround times will find this contract advantageous for expanding their reach and establishing credibility with major NHS Trusts like Nottingham University Hospitals. Such opportunities not only help in fostering growth but also enhance partnerships within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Health Services Laboratories following the direct award process A under the Provider Selection Regime.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Microbiology Department specialised testing and referrals, must be undertaken by a recognised accredited laboratory to ensure that the testing is carried out to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Additionally, assurance of testing competence and referral turn around time is essential to enable, rapid diagnosis and management of infectious and genetic diseases.

Micropathology Limited is the sole provider for Nottingham University NHS Trusts Microbiology specialist testing referral work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Health Services Laboratories following the direct award process A under the Provider Selection Regime.

The Trust Microbiology Department specialised testing and referrals, must be undertaken by a recognised accredited laboratory to ensure that the testing is carried out to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Additionally, assurance of testing competence and referral turn around time is essential to enable, rapid diagnosis and management of infectious and genetic diseases.

Micropathology Limited is the sole provider for the specialist referral work that is sent.

### 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 Monday 1st December 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075526-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £406,908 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROPATHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075526-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.micropathology.com
- https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/

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