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Highplex Respiratory System Reagent Rental

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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18 Sep 2025 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of a Highplex Respiratory System, which includes reagents, equipment, and maintenance services. The contract, classified under the "Reagents and contrast media" industry category, has been concluded with R-Biopharm Rhone Limited, based in Glasgow. The procurement process used a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its above-threshold value. The contract is valued at £1,213,200 and spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. This contract award was announced on 18th September 2025, with the tender period having closed on 31st July 2025. The procurement is primarily located in Leicester, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare supply chains, diagnostics equipment, or reagent production. Businesses like R-Biopharm Rhone Limited that can provide reliable equipment and long-term maintenance support would be well-suited to such contracts. The high contract value and the necessity for specialised products and services can attract enterprises capable of meeting the extensive requirements of healthcare institutions, enabling them to establish or expand their footprint within the NHS procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highplex Respiratory System Reagent Rental

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of Highplex Respiratory System, including Reagents, Equipment and Maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfc52643-9030-4aba-abfe-1a601d5e043c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7270c558-7ba4-40f1-8b84-9d9e720e5145
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,213,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,213,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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
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

R-BIOPHARM RHONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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