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Supply of Qiagen Reagents

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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24 Nov 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a tendering process for the supply of Qiagen reagents, operating under the NHS Supply Chain framework for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing, and Pathology Managed Services. This procurement is classified under the industry category "Reagents and contrast media" (CPV code 33696000), with coverage across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and globally. The process has concluded with the award stage, finalised on 14th November 2025, and the contract period commencing on 24th November 2025 through to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend until 30th March 2030. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £3,100,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in biotechnological and medical reagents. Qiagen Ltd, a well-established supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for businesses with similar capabilities to engage in future public procurement processes within this sector. Although this specific contract might not be directly accessible for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies with robust infrastructure and experience in delivering large-scale medical supplies could significantly benefit from pursuing similar opportunities or future rounds of the tender. Engaging with governmental and NHS frameworks could enhance a business's profile and open doors to long-term procurement collaborations.

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Notice Title

Supply of Qiagen Reagents

Notice Description

The contract is awarded for the supply of Qiagen reagents under the terms of the NHS Supply Chain framework: Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services. Framework dated 12th March 2024 - 11th March 2028 with reference number 2023/S 000-028831. The Contract maybe extended up to 30th March 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3df12f3c-b7b2-4490-9d49-42e7de20a964
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9047de3-6485-4870-9fb4-47830a813323
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Tom Redfearn
Contact Email
tom.redfearn@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7920053570

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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