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Accustar Reagent Rental

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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21 May 2026 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process titled "Accustar Reagent Rental," focused on medical equipment and consumables, in the location of Leicester, United Kingdom, with postal code LE1 5WW. The tender, managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has progressed to the award stage. The contract period is set from 22nd December 2025 to 21st December 2028, with a total value of £461,165. This process underscores the Trust's intention to enhance its laboratory diagnostics and pathology managed services, as published on 21st May 2026.

This award creates notable opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, especially those experienced in reagent rental and maintenance services. While this particular contract is not designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses or those involved with existing framework agreements can find competitive opportunities in similar future tenders. With Werfen Limited, a Warrington-based SME, securing the contract, companies aiming to expand their portfolio in healthcare diagnostics can gain insights and pursue future prospects in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accustar Reagent Rental

Notice Description

Accustar Reagent Rental & maintenance contract via the NHS Supply Chain Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed18ef71-760f-4964-8294-78d61fa2e698
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2e0c08-5b4e-475e-9ec4-bdab84369e87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£461,165 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£461,165 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 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

WERFEN

Further Information

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