Tenders/PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

PROVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY MEDICINE TESTING

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services and Research sectors, with a focus on Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory and Laboratories. 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 the supply of goods in the health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender, originating from the United Kingdom, is for the 'Provision of Clinical Laboratory Medicine Testing'. The contracting authority, likely a healthcare organisation or NHS trust, is seeking external services for a range of clinical laboratory tests. This procurement covers the analysis of biological samples (such as blood, urine, tissue) to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases. The scope of services may include a broad spectrum of pathology disciplines, potentially encompassing haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, and cytology. Key requirements for bidders will include demonstrating extensive laboratory expertise, adherence to stringent quality standards (e.g., UKAS accreditation), compliance with relevant medical and data protection regulations, reliable sample turnaround times, and robust reporting capabilities. The ability to provide accurate, timely, and clinically relevant testing results is paramount for patient care. Integration with the contracting authority’s IT systems may also be a requirement.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047016-2026. 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 196 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 175 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: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

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

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.

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 047016-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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.