---
title: "DON - Pathology referred samples 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# DON - Pathology referred samples 26/27

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3f0

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the "DON - Pathology referred samples 26/27" project. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting pathology services, and is set in Doncaster, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract completion, with the contract having started on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2027. The procurement method was "direct," below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach suitable for specific needs or smaller-scale projects. The total contract value is £60,000, with a gross amount of £50,000. This contract was officially signed on 31st March 2026.

The tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pathology services, providing a specialised market to serve the needs of the local healthcare system. Companies with expertise in pathology, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality specialist referred samples, are well-suited to benefiting from such contracts. Large enterprises and specialised pathology service providers can find growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with the demands of public health sectors, ensuring both scalability and quality assurance in their deliverables. Such contracts can also enhance the credibility and portfolio of businesses by associating them with reputable institutions like the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Doncaster - Specialist referred sample for pathology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048912-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROPATHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048912-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048912-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

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