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Cellular Pathology Referrals - University Hospitals Birmingham

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, UKC22, NE96SX, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ghnt.psr@nhs.net

Contact Telephone: +44 1914452801

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
35000.0 GBP
Published
28 Jul 2025, 11:29
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
Region
n/a
Awarded To
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Official Source
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Description

Cellular Pathology Referrals.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Description of Services; The contract is for the provision of cellular pathology tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £35000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 2025 to 2026.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

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