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title: "Pathology Referred Tests"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae84"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Pathology Referred Tests

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae84

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, involves a contract titled "Pathology Referred Tests" focused on services provided by medical laboratories. This process is situated in the UK, under the authority's classification as a regional or local authority within the health sector. The award stage of this procurement, completed on 1st April 2026, follows a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract, valued at approximately £1,358,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 and has been awarded to Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust due to its status as the sole capable provider.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly large-scale organisations capable of delivering pathology services effectively. The use of a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) within this procurement highlights a preference for established, highly competent service providers, indicating opportunities for entities that demonstrate specialised expertise and capacity in healthcare services. Although the procurement method was limited to Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, it underscores the potential for similar organisations to engage in future tenders, especially those with a focus on innovative healthcare solutions and efficient service delivery within the UK health sector.

## Notice

Pathology referred tests

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for Patholgy referred tests Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,358,000.00 Services to be provided between 01.04.26 - 31.03.27

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract 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. Details of the Award Decision-Makers: Tracey Chrystal, Pathology Manager. Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. Rationale: A contract has been awarded to Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust under Direct Award Process A of the Provider Selection Regime. The existing provider is the only capable provider of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053247-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £1,358,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053247-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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