---
title: "Specialised Diagnostic testing for early invasive breast cancer patients"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e9d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Specialised Diagnostic testing for early invasive breast cancer patients

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e9d

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for specialised diagnostic testing services, specifically the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test, intended for early invasive breast cancer patients. The contract, awarded to Exact Sciences UK, Ltd., falls under the Health Care Services industry categorised as Pathology Services (CPV: 85111800) and operates under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement was completed via a direct award without prior publication for competition within the framework agreement, with contract dates spanning from 14 March 2026 to 13 March 2027 at Musgrove Park Hospital in the UKK23 region. The procurement process is in the Award stage with a total value of £326,700.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in genomic testing and diagnostic technology, particularly those focused on breast cancer diagnostics. The direct award approach, highlighting a strategic alliance with Exact Sciences UK, Ltd., may encourage other enterprises within the industry to consider avenues for partnering and offering innovative diagnostic solutions to healthcare providers like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with experience in medical diagnostics and genomic testing and those capable of delivering high-quality pathology services will find this an enticing opportunity for business growth within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Oncotype DX genomic testing for breast cancer.

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition.

The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS326,700.00 call off order.

The contract dates are 14 March 2026 to 13 March 2027. 

This is an existing service with an existing provider.

### Procurement Information

This was a framework direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025052-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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 | £326,700 |

## 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 | EXACT SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025052-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exactsciences.com/uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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