---
title: "PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067adc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067adc

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has planned a contract for the provision of clinical laboratory medicine testing, under the Provider Selection Regime as outlined by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process is managed by the Service Manager for Pathology, Bereavement & Spiritual Care Services Clinical Support & Cancer Services Directorate. This procurement falls under the industry category of pathology services and targets services within the region UKK23, specifically at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the service level agreement anticipated to begin in May 2026 and continue for a 36-month period. Interested parties can expect a future notice by the 16th of April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical laboratory testing and pathology services. The planned value of the contract is £140,500, providing substantial prospects for market players in specialised medical testing arenas. Organisations with expertise in delivering efficient and high-quality laboratory services, particularly those familiar with NHS operations or established within the UK health sector, would find this tender a promising avenue for growth. Suppliers looking to establish or expand their footprint in the UK healthcare market, particularly in the South West region, are well-suited to compete, leveraging their technical and regional expertise to meet the contract's requirements efficiently.

## Notice

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING
The SLA is expected to commence in May 2026 for a 36 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030417-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,500 |
| 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

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030417-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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