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Rapid Flu/Covid testing

NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 17:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

13 Jan 2026 at 17:03

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust involves the replacement of eight analysers under a reagent rental agreement, specifically for rapid Flu/Covid testing. The award was made as a direct award to Diagnostics for the Real World (Europe) Limited. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on reagents and contrast media. The process is aligned with the UK's legal framework, as stipulated by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023. Situated in Grimsby, the Trust operates within the healthcare industry in the United Kingdom, with a specific regional focus on UKE13. Key dates include the contract start date on 2nd February 2026, with the potential for a 1+1 year extension. The standstill period concludes on 22nd January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that can provide relevant medical testing equipment or supplementary reagents. The direct award indicates a necessity for continuity, suggesting opportunities for businesses that specialise in bespoke or niche healthcare solutions. Companies experienced in developing next-generation diagnostic analysers or offering reagent rental agreements would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar procurements, potentially gaining long-term partnerships with healthcare organisations. Additionally, firms with capacities for innovation in medical diagnostics can leverage these opportunities to advance their reputation and expand their market presence within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rapid Flu/Covid testing

Notice Description

Replacement of eight analysers, under a reagent rental agreement, Annual value of kits PS173,721.60 excl VAT.

Procurement Information

Continuity of Service - The manufacturer has confirmed that the analysers reached end-of-life by the end of last calendar year, and production of the associated test kits (reagents) will be discontinued. To support continuity of service, the manufacturer has offered an upgrade pathway to next generation analyser. As part of this arrangement, eight analysers will be replaced free of charge under a reagent rental agreement, cost related to procuring reagent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002867-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£521,164 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 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
NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hyp-tr.cs.supplies@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN33 2BA
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE REAL WORLD (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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