---
title: "Dermatology Histopathology Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066de6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066de6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Dermatology Histopathology Service

Buyer: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066de6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Dermatology Histopathology Service" was conducted by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The service, aimed at providing histopathology services for dermatology patients, is classified under health services and located in Crewe, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being officially awarded from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method was a limited, direct award procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The indicative value of the contract is £220,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in histopathology or dermatological services. Given the limited and direct award nature of this procurement, companies that have an established relationship or are familiar with Provider Selection Regime processes may find advantage. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide consultant-led histopathology services would be well-suited to compete or engage in similar future opportunities, especially those geared towards public health services in regional NHS Trusts.

## Notice

To provide a histopathology service for MCHT dermatology patients.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide a consultant led histopathology service covering East Cheshire Dermatology Service, to support with the diagnosis of patients following minor op surgery by diagnosing benign or cancerous dermatological conditions.

Options: There shall be an option to extend the contract once for up to 6 months.

### 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 midnight on the 30th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Direct Award C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058845-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 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 | £220,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 4TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Leighton |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URALENSIS INNOV8 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 10:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058845-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024726-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mcht.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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