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SAMBA Tests

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Nov 2025 at 08:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust focused on acquiring "SAMBA Tests" within the medical equipment industry category. The buyer, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, located in Gillingham, UK, completed the procurement using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, due to urgent requirements. The contract for this tender was awarded to Diagnostics for the Real World (Europe) Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Saffron Walden. The contract went into effect on the 27th of November, 2025, and concluded on the same day. This procurement process was categorised under goods, specifically addressing medical equipment needs in the UK region.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in medical diagnostics and equipment to engage in rewarding supply chains with public healthcare institutions. Businesses equipped to provide similar medical equipment and testing solutions can explore potential growth by positioning themselves as reliable partners for urgent healthcare procurement needs. Collaboration with public authorities, like the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, can open doors for further opportunities within the healthcare sector, fostering long-term business relationships and enhancing reputation in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAMBA Tests

Notice Description

PO: 260009726

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077480-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,937 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.frankling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE REAL WORLD (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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