Microbiology Services

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Published: Mar 18, 2026

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to UK Health Security Agency — £180,000

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About This Opportunity

healthcare services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Microbiology Services. By Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Awarded to UK Health Security Agency (GBP.

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Hospitals. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Microbiology services including clinical microbiology laboratory testing and advice. To provide a range of diagnostic services and care pathways including Virology, Serology, Molecular and Clinical advice. The provision of a comprehensive diagnostic referral service and incident support services.

The provision of a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology service including clinical advice to healthcare professionals.
The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.
The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £180,000. This is a call off order.
The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
This is an existing service with the existing provider.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 18, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: 024682-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has issued 213 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 188 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 024682-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to UK Health Security Agency. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

UK Health Security Agency was awarded the contract for £180,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.