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25-A-2601 YSI Analyser

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has completed a direct procurement process for a YSI analyser, which is crucial for metabolic research at the Leicester Diabetes Centre. The procurement involved acquiring FDA-approved goods, specifically aimed at enhancing the research capabilities in the region of Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement was part of a plan supporting both the capital build and expansion initiatives at the Centre. The contract for this biochemical analyser was signed on 18th December 2025, with the contract period running from 19th December 2025 until 31st December 2025. The procurement process was managed below threshold without competition, underlining its direct procurement method.

This procurement opens avenues for businesses involved in the supply of specialised medical and biochemical analysers, especially those that work with regulatory-compliant equipment. Companies such as large-scale suppliers or manufacturers with expertise in providing FDA-approved devices would benefit significantly. The investment in infrastructure for research ensures ongoing opportunities for suppliers to align with high-quality scientific standards and regulatory compliance, maintaining competitiveness in the field. Businesses engaged in the development and delivery of research-driven medical technologies will find particular growth opportunities by aligning with such procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25-A-2601 YSI Analyser

Notice Description

The purchase of an FDA-approved YSI analyser is requested as part of the capital build supporting the expansion of the Leicester Diabetes Centre. This investment underpins the delivery of several recently awarded, peer-reviewed research grants and reflects the Centre's continued success in attracting competitive external funding. The YSI analyser is essential infrastructure for high-quality metabolic research, providing gold-standard, highly precise measurement of glucose and lactate. The FDA-approved YSI analyser requested is the only version currently available on the market and is required to ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards associated with funded clinical and translational research. Alternative systems do not meet these regulatory requirements. Inclusion of this analyser will ensure that the Centre can deliver funded research to the required scientific and regulatory standards, maintain competitivenes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025542-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

31/12/2025

Further Information

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