Buyer Name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Buyer Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, UKC22, NE96SX, United Kingdom
Contact Email: lynne.symington@nhs.net
Contact Telephone: +44 1914452801
Buyer Name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Buyer Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, UKC22, NE96SX, United Kingdom
Contact Email: lynne.symington@nhs.net
Contact Telephone: +44 1914452801
Microbiology referral tests
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Lot Description: Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of Microbiology referral tests. Contract Award Statement: The intention is to award the contract to Cambridge Clinical Laboratories Ltd following the direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £20,000. Contract Period: The services are intended to be provided from 01.04.25 - 31.03.26
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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