Pathology Managed Service Contract for Microbiology

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
South West
Direct award
1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028

Continuation of microbiology pathology services is required while Lot 5 Molecular is implemented within the Southern Counties Pathology Molecular Diagnostics Service. The notice provides no further detail on testing volumes, equipment, sites or service levels.

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Awarded value: £1.3m; As published
Published: 6 October 2026
Awarded: 6 October 2026; bioMérieux
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 October 2028

What the contract covers

Managed microbiology pathology services providing continued laboratory service during transition to a molecular diagnostics service.

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 24 months
Contract dates: 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 33696000

Services in this contract

Microbiology laboratory systems and suppliesMain service£196k typicalPathology managed service for microbiology, continuation

Lifecycle

Published
6 October 2026
Contract awardedto bioMérieux
6 October 2026
Contract starts
1 November 2026
Contract ends
31 October 2028

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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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The supplier

bioMérieux

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3874275/pathology-managed-service-contract-for-microbiology
Buyer reference: C468590
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0781a2
Last checked: 5 November 2026

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. Pathology Managed Service Contract for Microbiology. Contract award, 6 October 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3874275/pathology-managed-service-contract-for-microbiology (accessed 5 November 2026).