---
title: "Mycology Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e15"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Mycology Testing Service

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e15

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing the procurement of a Mycology Testing Service, classified under microbiological cultures. The tender process is complete, and the contract has been awarded to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), with the service to be provided in Bristol. This procurement was managed under a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The process did not adhere to the Procurement Act 2023, and a standstill period commenced on 21st May 2026. The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, served as the buying organisation.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in specialised testing services. The focus on mycology testing particularly suits large organisations and those with a robust background in microbiological cultures. The contract, assessed on quality, innovation, and social value, indicates potential areas for business growth, particularly if companies can demonstrate high standards in service sustainability and value integration. Businesses operating within or willing to collaborate with UK regions, especially the UKC22 area, would find this contract beneficial for growth and market expansion.

## Notice

Mycology testing service provided by reference laboratory UKHSA based in Bristol

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mycology testing service provided by reference laboratory UKHSA based in Bristol

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins
on 21st May 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of
standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052737-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052737-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046649-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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