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Panther Reagent Rental

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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18 Sep 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The "Panther Reagent Rental" contract, valued at £2,783,544, was awarded to Hologic UK Ltd by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This procurement falls under the NHS Supply Chain Framework for Laboratory Diagnostics, specifically the Laboratory Reagents category. The contract encompasses the supply of Panther Reagents, equipment, and maintenance services, operating within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being finalised on 5th August 2025, and the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender opens avenues for businesses within the laboratory diagnostics and medical supplies industry, particularly those capable of meeting significant volume requirements and offering ongoing maintenance support. While the opportunity has already been secured by a large-scale supplier, companies looking to bolster their expertise and presence in similar frameworks might view this as a guidepost for service quality and contract value potential. Businesses aiming to collaborate with large public healthcare providers can draw insights into the procurement preferences and competitive landscape in the NHS Supply Chain's ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Panther Reagent Rental

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of Panther Reagents, Equipment and Maintenance. This contract has been awarded under the NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) Framework, for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2694a4e1-0b42-4fe3-b768-cc1cce70858c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4818e7c2-f29a-4013-b244-03afbd041d52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,783,544 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,783,544 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLOGIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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