Microbiology Services Managed Service Contract

This tender closed on 23 October 2026.

Buyer
Lothian Health Board
Value
£3,000,000
Closed
23 October 2026
Where
Edinburgh, Scotland
Type
Open tender

In plain English

NHS Lothian is looking for a complete managed laboratory service for microbiology testing at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The supplier must provide and run the laboratory equipment, software, reagents, and consumables needed to perform most microbiology tests, plus handle all day-to-day management and regulatory compliance.

What the buyer wants

• Provide and maintain automated laboratory analysers and equipment for microbiology testing • Supply all reagents, consumables, and materials needed to run the lab • Manage the IT systems, software, and firmware that run the laboratory • Ensure the laboratory meets all NHS regulatory and quality standards • Deliver a full managed service including staffing, maintenance, and ongoing support

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This is a £3 million contract requiring industrial-scale laboratory equipment, clinical expertise, regulatory accreditations, and likely years of NHS experience: it will disqualify almost all small tradespeople and small businesses without specialist laboratory management credentials.

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