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Pathology Managed Service Contract for Microbiology

Awarded to Biomerieux

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 6 October 2026

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Overview

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a pathology managed service for microbiology to ensure the continuation of services during the transition to the Lot 5 Molecular Diagnostics Service. The contract was awarded to Biomerieux on 3 November 2026 with a total value of £1,285,884. The procurement is currently in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
6 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Reagents and contrast media

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,285,884
Award date
3 November 2026
Contract period
14 November 2026 → 31 October 2028
Contract length
2 years
Winner
  • Biomerieux

This contract ends on 31 October 2028.

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About the winner

Biomerieux

Based in
Basingstoke
Public contracts won
9
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Market context

Typical award in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

£101,100

Median of 4,213 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 12.7× the median.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in the last 12 months

37

contracts awarded, worth £101,114,624 in total

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  1. Contract

    10 November 2026

  2. Contract

    3 November 2026

  3. Contract

    6 October 2026

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