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title: "Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (PD-L1 Testing Service)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b77f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Provision of Clinical Laboratory Services - Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Services (PD-L1 Testing Service)

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b77f

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for the provision of PD-L1 testing services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract pertains to clinical laboratory services within the pathology services industry category, specifically targeting molecular pathology diagnostic services. The location for the services is the UKC region. This procurement has reached the award stage, with a standstill period in place until 1st July 2026. Businesses must submit any representations by 30th June 2026. The proposed contract will start on 1st July 2026 for a term of 33 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The total contract value is estimated at £131,871.11, and the contract is intended to replace the existing one with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender provides significant opportunities for specialised providers in the field of molecular pathology diagnostic services who can offer PD-L1 testing. The procurement method employed, a direct award under the PSR, suggests an opportunity for businesses already engaged with or familiar with the NHS Foundation Trust’s requirements. Businesses capable of offering high-quality pathology services that meet statutory obligations and contribute to the continuity of patient care will find this tender particularly advantageous. Companies with expertise in delivering accurate and reliable test results, thereby supporting clinical teams in making informed treatment decisions, will be well-suited to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) have a requirement for PD-L1 testing services. The services are essential to maintaining continuity of patient care, meeting statutory and regulatory obligations, and ensuring that clinical teams have access to accurate and reliable test results to inform treatment decisions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) have a requirement for PD-L1 testing services. The services are essential to maintaining continuity of patient care, meeting statutory and regulatory obligations, and ensuring that clinical teams have access to accurate and reliable test results to inform treatment decisions. CDDFT are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The services are intended to be provided from 1st July 2026 for a term of 33 months with an optional extension for 2X12 months. The estimated value of the contract is PS131,871.11 (VAT not applicable)

Options: This contract has an optional extension of 2X12months.

### 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30th June 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057320-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | £131,871 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057320-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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