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Xpert_Xpress_CoV-2/Flu/RSV_plus test kits

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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18 Mar 2026 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract through the National Microbiology Framework for the purchase of "Xpert_Xpress_CoV-2/Flu/RSV_plus test kits." The procurement falls under the "Manual swab test kits" category and will see the goods delivered in London, UK, with postal code E14 4PU. The tender process was conducted selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement and reached the award stage on the 5th of March, 2026. The contract period extends from the 5th of March to the 31st of March, 2026, with an estimated value of £621,000. This procurement provided opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as suitability for SMEs was explicitly stated.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in producing or supplying diagnostic test kits, particularly those that are agile and capable of fulfilling framework agreements. SMEs in the medical supplies sector stand well-positioned to leverage their expertise in a competitive market possibly expanded by this kind of procurement. The awarded supplier, Cepheid UK Limited, exemplifies how enterprises aligned with the industry's standards can benefit from government contracts, enhancing their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Xpert_Xpress_CoV-2/Flu/RSV_plus test kits

Notice Description

Purchase of Xpert_Xpress_CoV-2/Flu/RSV_plus test kits via the National Microbiology Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b791da8-6103-48f3-8e0e-44a788cb1368
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436debf7-3ecd-4ce0-8535-8d35aa6a5284
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£621,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£621,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEPHEID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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