---
title: "AA-326-25-TW Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809454"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN"
published: "2025-09-05"
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# AA-326-25-TW Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)

Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809454

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## Summary

The contracting process for the project "AA-326-25-TW Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)" is managed by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, located in Ayr, UK. The procurement is classified under the Health industry category with activities focused on the Ayrshire and Arran region. This tender has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 28th August 2025. The procurement method employed was limited, with the rationale of ensuring continued screening programme services throughout the Ayrshire and Arran health board, indicating that the procedure did not involve a prior call for competition. The total contract value is £100,000 GBP.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health services sector, who specialise in laboratory analyses and reporting. The award to Poundbury Cancer Institute, an SME, highlights opportunities for small and medium enterprises capable of delivering specialist services which are crucial for health screening programmes. Businesses with expertise in histopathology will find this contract provides significant scope for growth and development in this specialised area, especially those equipped to address unique service requirements without the necessity for extensive preliminary competition.

## Notice

Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)

### Procurement Information

Poundbury Cancer Institute provides a speciliast service which ensures a continued Screening Programme throughout Ayrshire and Arran healthboard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538617 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 6AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POUNDBURY CANCER INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538617

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538617
  AA-326-25-TW Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology) - Outsourcing Laboratory Analyses & Reporting of Specimens (Histopathology)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809454

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