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RMH - ACE PCR reagent rental

THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Feb 2026 at 12:26

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process regarding the rental of ACE PCR analysers, including the provision of reagent equipment and consumables. Categorised under laboratory reagents, this procurement is a public authority endeavour within the central government sector, based in London, UK. The direct award method was employed due to the absence of reasonable alternatives, resulting in a contract with ELITech UK Ltd. The contract, valued at approximately £473,673.49 plus VAT, was signed on 20th February 2026 and will run from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and reagents, particularly those capable of supplying PCR analysers and associated consumables. The lack of competition indicated by the direct award method suggests a niche market with potential for business growth. Large-scale suppliers with experience in working with public sector organisations and NHS Trusts are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities, as are companies offering innovative, high-quality solutions meeting stringent government and healthcare standards.

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Notice Title

RMH - ACE PCR reagent rental

Notice Description

Provision 2 x ELITe BeGenius ACE PCR analysers and bring testing in house

Procurement Information

There are no reasonable alternatives to the goods and services required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016034-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£473,673 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£473,673 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 6JJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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