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Procurement of rapid result diagnostic kits

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Sep 2025 at 16:13

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10 Sep 2025 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on acquiring rapid result diagnostic kits. This process falls under the goods category within the healthcare industry. The Trust, located in Cambridge, UK, sought to procure 14,000 diagnostic kits specifically for viruses including COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV, targeting usage in the UK healthcare region UKH12. The procurement method was a direct award to Cepheid UK Limited, ensuring a timely and efficient acquisition for the Trust's diagnostic needs. The contract period is set from 20th September 2025 to 20th October 2025, with a gross value of £621,600. The process is currently at the award stage with pending completion dates for the contract's formal signature.

This procurement offers a valuable business growth opportunity, especially for suppliers in the healthcare and diagnostic equipment sectors. Companies providing compatible diagnostic solutions and those specialising in niche, high-demand laboratory products would find this contract illustrative of significant market potential. The robust demand during peak flu seasons necessitates reliable, rapid-testing solutions, making this a lucrative prospect for large-scale suppliers like Cepheid who can offer specialised test kits compatible with leading diagnostic systems. Smaller firms can explore partnerships with larger entities or look to innovate in providing complementary technologies or services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of rapid result diagnostic kits

Notice Description

Procurement of 14,000 rapid result test kits (ref: KIT,XPRESS,COV-2/FLU/RSV PLUS ) for detection of the viruses causing COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV infections. Kits will be supplied as a one-off bulk delivery.

Procurement Information

These rapid result test kits are for specific use with the Cepheid GeneXpert modular molecular diagnostic system used by the Trust's Point of Care Team. Cepheid is the sole supplier, and this bulk order safeguards supply during the winter flu season and secures best value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059807
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055591-2025
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

CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£518,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kevin.macey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEPHEID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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