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Cepheid Consumables - Laboratory Test Kits 2

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 11:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

07 Nov 2025 at 11:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for the supply of Cepheid Consumables - Laboratory Test Kits for a period of six months. The award, dated 7th November 2025, was made to Cepheid UK Ltd through a direct award method, citing intellectual property rights and technical reasons as exclusive justifications. The procurement falls under the goods category and addresses requirements in the healthcare industry, specifically focused on manual swab test kits. The total contract value is £214,137.04, with the contract period starting on 9th December 2025 and ending on 8th June 2026. The standstill period concluded on 18th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical test kits and related consumables. Companies with expertise in producing innovative diagnostic tools or those holding exclusive rights to similar technologies could find expanded potential for collaboration with government healthcare institutions. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those capable of addressing urgent healthcare needs or possessing unique intellectual property, are well-suited to enter this competitive space. The successful delivery of these specialised test kits is crucial for addressing local healthcare challenges, thus offering businesses opportunities for growth and establishment within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cepheid Consumables - Laboratory Test Kits 2

Notice Description

supply of Cepheid Consumables for a period of 6-months.

Procurement Information

Only supplier able to provide these test kits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071982-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,137 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helen.potts18@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEPHEID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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