---
title: "Provision of Clinical Pathology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06565a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Provision of Clinical Pathology Services

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06565a

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## Summary

The contract for the "Provision of Clinical Pathology Services" has been awarded by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This award, announced on 13th April 2026, pertains to the main industry category of services, specifically pathology services, delivered within the UKC region. Key dates for the contractual arrangement include a service term starting on 1st March 2026, with a possible extension for 2 additional 12-month periods. The awarding was processed through a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which does not require the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, to Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. The estimated value of the contract is £500,941.26 and is intended to support lab testing services, focusing on the detection of pathogenic microorganisms from various specimens.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in clinical pathology and related health services. Companies interested in expanding their portfolio within the healthcare sector, particularly those with capabilities in lab testing and pathology services, may find this contract a beneficial reference for potential partnership or subcontracting opportunities in similar future procurements. Furthermore, large health service providers who meet the high-quality standards and integration criteria set out by the NHS would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes within the UK healthcare market.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services. The service includes testing a wide range of patient and environment specimens to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services and intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The estimated value of the contract is PS500,941.26 (VAT Not Applicable) The services are intended to be provided for a term of 12 months from 1st March 2026 with an optional extension for 2X12 months.

Options: 2 x 12 months extensions

### 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 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 27/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR using direct award process C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033393-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,941 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033393-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014439-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://cddft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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