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Award

04 Sep 2025 at 12:12

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Winter Bundle Testing Kits has been conducted by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public central government authority. This process falls under the industry category of laboratory reagents and laboratory services and involves bulk purchasing to save on costs. The procurement was executed via direct award due to existing supplier relationships and intellectual property considerations, ensuring timely delivery during the winter period. The awarding of the contract to Cepheid UK Limited was recently completed, with the award notice published on 4th September 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £259,000, with a gross amount of £310,800, covering a delivery period from 16th September to 30th September 2025 across several UK regions.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of medical testing kits, especially those capable of fulfilling bulk orders directly to healthcare facilities. Companies similar to Cepheid UK Limited, which already have established frameworks with NHS entities or possess proven expertise in supplying verified laboratory reagents and services, would be well-suited to compete in such procurements. There is potential for businesses to expand their operations through strategic partnerships with public health institutions, delivering critical supplies efficiently and fostering innovation in medical diagnostics.

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Notice Title

Winter Bundle Testing Kits

Notice Description

Procurement of winter virus testing kits bundle

Procurement Information

This is out current supplier whom we procure from via NHS SC framework. This offer is only available if we buy direct and take delivery in bulk and will save us money due to the bulk buy on what we would spend ordering each month.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058744
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053873-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Postcode Area
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEPHEID UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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