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20 Jul 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Diagnostic Testing" has been awarded by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This procurement focuses on the supply of diagnostic testing kits, classified under the CPV code 33141625. Located in Leicester, United Kingdom, the procurement follows a call-off from a framework agreement method under a selective procurement method. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract award finalised on 14th July 2026. The contract period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an award value of £4,798,391. This initiative is part of the NHS Supply Chain Framework for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing, and Pathology Managed Services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in diagnostic kits. While it does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, companies with expertise in laboratory diagnostics and an established presence in the healthcare supply chain market may find this contract particularly advantageous. The awarded supplier, Cepheid UK Limited, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to fulfill such contracts, leveraging innovation and a strategic location in the UK. This procurement encourages competition among experienced distributors in the healthcare industry, potentially opening doors for companies to secure long-term engagements with major healthcare institutions.

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Notice Title

Diagnostic Testing

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of diagnostic testing kits. The contract has been awarded through a Direct Award via the NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) Framework for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc6e4472-cd5b-462d-859d-5316fa0c765b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4a80e7-d4cf-43fb-8b25-7c9a6b6b4f18
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,798,391 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,798,391 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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

CEPHEID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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