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title: "Microbiology Referrals - Micropathology Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c160"
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# Microbiology Referrals - Micropathology Ltd

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c160

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Microbiology Referrals - Micropathology Ltd" was carried out by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, UK. This tender, falling under the industry category of medical laboratory services, was awarded to Micropathology Limited from Coventry, United Kingdom, through a limited procurement method. The process involved a direct award procedure without prior publication, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £20,000, is set to provide microbiology testing services from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the award finalised on 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in medical laboratory services looking to expand their service offerings. The contract was awarded under a direct procurement process due to the lack of alternative providers, emphasising the need for specialised service capabilities in this field. The focus on microbiology testing services presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in laboratory diagnostics and medical testing to engage in future tenders and contracts within the healthcare sector, leveraging their niche capabilities to meet specific service demands.

## Notice

Microbiology referred tests

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: Microbiology Testing Services Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: PS20,000 Services to be provided between: 01.04.26 - 31.03.28

### 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: Dr.A Wort & Dr.J Moore Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. Rationale: The Authority intends to directly award a contract to Micropathology Ltd under Direct Award Process A. 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/061790-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 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 | £20,000 |

## 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 | MICROPATHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061790-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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