---
title: "UK NEQAS Microbiology Registration 2026/2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060767"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# UK NEQAS Microbiology Registration 2026/2027

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060767

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK NEQAS Microbiology Registration 2026/2027" was conducted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically covering subscription services. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 16th January 2026 and active from 17th to 18th January 2026. This direct procurement was completed below the threshold without competition, with UK NEQAS being the awarded supplier. The contract's total value is £12,006, with £10,005 net after taxes.

This opportunity presents growth potential for large businesses involved in microbiology and related subscription services, particularly in the healthcare industry. Although this specific tender was awarded directly, understanding such procurement processes can benefit businesses seeking future opportunities with public health organisations. Companies with expertise in providing specialised medical subscription services and having the scale to handle public authority contracts might find similar opportunities to expand in the healthcare sector. Engaging with NHS trusts and enhancing visibility within the UK healthcare procurement landscape could lead to significant business development.

## Notice

UK NEQAS Microbiology Registration 2026/2027 - R345019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003784-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,005 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK NEQAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003784-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003784-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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