---
title: "Lab quality testing for EQA 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e7b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-12"
---

# Lab quality testing for EQA 26/27

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e7b

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## Summary

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a contracting process for lab quality testing services for External Quality Assessment (EQA) for the year 2026/2027. This procurement utilised a direct method, falling below the threshold, hence it was conducted without competition. The contract was awarded to LabQuality OY on 2nd February 2026 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an award value of £10,522. The service delivery is targeted across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, within the laboratory services category.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services and can be particularly advantageous for SMEs capable of providing high-quality EQA testing. The focus on regional delivery across the United Kingdom broadens the scope for suppliers looking to expand their geographical footprint. Companies with expertise in laboratory services should consider such opportunities for strategic growth, especially those who can meet quality standards and provide innovative solutions to public health sectors.

## Notice

Lab quality testing for EQA 2026/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012662-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,522 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012662-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012662-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.labquality.com/contact-us
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/

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