---
title: "Service agreement for the provision of toxicology laboratory services for ethylene glycol and methanol analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06715c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Service agreement for the provision of toxicology laboratory services for ethylene glycol and methanol analysis

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06715c

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a service agreement aimed at providing urgent toxicology laboratory services for ethylene glycol and methanol analysis. Governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, this procurement process does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The planned commencement date for this contract is May 2026, with a duration of 24 months, specifically located at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust sites in the UKK23 region. Businesses should note the future notification date set for 23 April 2026. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and specifically targets pathology services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for laboratories specialising in toxicology services or those capable of swiftly adapting to the requirements of ethylene glycol and methanol analysis. Firms involved in pathology services and healthcare sectors would be particularly well-positioned to respond to this procurement, given its focus on urgent management following ingestion incidents. The intended selection of the most suitable provider offers a chance for competitive entry based on competency and reliability, particularly for businesses aiming to expand their service footprint within NHS contracts. The involvement of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust signals potential for wider collaboration within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Toxicology laboratory provides an urgent service for ethylene glycol or methanol analysis for the management of patients following known or suspected ingestion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Toxicology laboratory provides an urgent service for ethylene glycol or methanol analysis for the management of patients following known or suspected ingestion. 
This SLA is expected to commence in May 2026 for a 24 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026254-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 12:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026254-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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