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Pathology Rapid PCR testing systems,reagents & maintenance

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Dec 2025 at 09:44

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03 Dec 2025 at 08:45

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28 Oct 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract led by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust for pathology rapid PCR testing systems, reagents, and maintenance involves a direct award process, primarily aimed at ensuring continuity until a new managed service with Roche Diagnostics Limited is implemented. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, initiated this procurement to bridge the gap between the current and future contracts to maintain essential molecular diagnostic services. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically real-time PCR equipment, and covers microbiology as part of the Southern Counties Pathology Solution. The contract with Cepheid UK Limited, valued at £619,200 gross, was signed on 12th December 2025, and will run until 14th December 2026, ensuring the seamless continuation of patient services during the transition period to the new contract.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare diagnostics and medical equipment, specifically those offering advanced PCR testing technologies. The direct award highlights the necessity for suppliers with proven technical capabilities and experience in healthcare service delivery. Companies like Cepheid UK Limited, known for their expertise in molecular diagnostics, are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. Businesses in the large scale that focus on innovation in medical technology and have the potential to offer competitive and reliable solutions can benefit from such contracts, fostering growth by establishing long-term collaborations with NHS institutions.

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Notice Title

Pathology Rapid PCR testing systems,reagents & maintenance

Notice Description

Pathology Rapid PCR testing systems,reagents and maintenance

Procurement Information

Salisbury Hospital have historically procured and leased molecular testing platforms,maintenance and tests from Cepheid UK Ltd for the provision of MTB/RIF,C.Diff,CarbaR,MRSA,HIV,CT/NG Norovirus,Flu and Covid testing.Following a recent tender process, a new contract has been awarded for a Managed Service Contract for molecular diagnostics to Roche Diagnostics Limited.This contract constitutes Lot 5 of the South 6 Network Pathology Solution for Southern Counties Pathology (SCP) of which SFT is a participating member,and will expire co-terminus on 19th July 2031.Lot 5 consists of sub-categories of microbiology and SCP intend to award molecular diagnostics as the first sub-category.Lot 5 represented the final Lot in the Pathology network solution.Cepheid is a third party supplier as part of this new contract and the current equipment is due to be retained in the new contract.In order to bridge the time between the new contract being signed and implemented a new twelve month contract with Cepheid is to be agreed in order to continue with the service up to the new contract with Roche Diagnostics being implemented and thuse preventing any disruption or risk to the patient in the interim.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083629-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

33696300 - Chemical reagents

38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£516,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£516,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Christine Chambers,Procurement Manager
Contact Email
christinechambers3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01722 336262

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEPHEID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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