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Rental of Blood Gas Machines and AGURE License 26-A-2661

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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24 Apr 2026 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Rental of Blood Gas Machines and AGURE License," a contract concerning the rental of 36 blood gas machines and an annual AGURE licence. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 24th April 2026, with the contract period starting on 21st April 2026 and ending on 30th April 2027. The machines are to be delivered within the UK, primarily benefiting the healthcare sector in Leicester, United Kingdom, under the legal basis of legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical and healthcare equipment industries, particularly those specialising in blood analysis technology. Radiometer Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Crawley, West Sussex, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that established companies in this field can successfully secure contracts with NHS trusts. Businesses with expertise in medical equipment manufacturing, technology support, and healthcare services might find fruitful opportunities in similar procurement processes, especially those targeting public sector healthcare needs across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rental of Blood Gas Machines and AGURE License 26-A-2661

Notice Description

Rental agreements for x36 blood gas machines (PS46,800) and annual licence for AGURE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037693-2026
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
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

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,112 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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

RADIOMETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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