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title: "Highplex Respiratory System Reagent Rental"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
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# Highplex Respiratory System Reagent Rental

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfc52643-9030-4aba-abfe-1a601d5e043c

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of a Highplex Respiratory System, which includes reagents, equipment, and maintenance services. The contract, classified under the "Reagents and contrast media" industry category, has been concluded with R-Biopharm Rhone Limited, based in Glasgow. The procurement process used a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its above-threshold value. The contract is valued at £1,213,200 and spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. This contract award was announced on 18th September 2025, with the tender period having closed on 31st July 2025. The procurement is primarily located in Leicester, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare supply chains, diagnostics equipment, or reagent production. Businesses like R-Biopharm Rhone Limited that can provide reliable equipment and long-term maintenance support would be well-suited to such contracts. The high contract value and the necessity for specialised products and services can attract enterprises capable of meeting the extensive requirements of healthcare institutions, enabling them to establish or expand their footprint within the NHS procurement landscape.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of Highplex Respiratory System, including Reagents, Equipment and Maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7270c558-7ba4-40f1-8b84-9d9e720e5145 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,213,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,213,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R-BIOPHARM RHONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7270c558-7ba4-40f1-8b84-9d9e720e5145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7270c558-7ba4-40f1-8b84-9d9e720e5145
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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