---
title: "Microbiology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066dcc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Microbiology Services

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066dcc

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract for microbiology services, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract is for comprehensive diagnostic microbiology services, including the provision of clinical advice to healthcare professionals. This award procedure falls outside the scope of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the contract is valued at £180,000 excluding VAT. Services will be provided from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, located in the UKK23 region. As the procurement process involved a limited method and followed the direct award procedure, the contract aims to continue using an existing provider who has proven capable of delivering high-quality pathology services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for well-established and experienced service providers within the pathology services industry. Businesses specialising in microbiology laboratory testing and clinical advisory services could benefit from continued collaboration and service sustainability, as highlighted by the key criteria in the procurement process. Moreover, the emphasis on quality, innovation, and social value indicates potential growth through improved service provision and partnership with healthcare institutions. Companies with a solid track record in delivering integrated and accessible diagnostics services are well-suited to meet the contract requirements and contribute to reducing health inequalities, which may add to their reputational and operational advantages in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Microbiology services including clinical microbiology laboratory testing and advice. To provide a range of diagnostic services and care pathways including Virology, Serology, Molecular and Clinical advice. The provision of a comprehensive diagnostic referral service and incident support services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology service including clinical advice to healthcare professionals.
The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.
The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS180,000. This is a call off order. 
The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
This is an existing service with the existing provider.

### 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 31
March 2026. 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/030920-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 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 | £180,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030920-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024682-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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