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title: "Accustar Reagent Rental"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed18ef71-760f-4964-8294-78d61fa2e698"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Accustar Reagent Rental

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed18ef71-760f-4964-8294-78d61fa2e698

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process titled "Accustar Reagent Rental," focused on medical equipment and consumables, in the location of Leicester, United Kingdom, with postal code LE1 5WW. The tender, managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has progressed to the award stage. The contract period is set from 22nd December 2025 to 21st December 2028, with a total value of £461,165. This process underscores the Trust's intention to enhance its laboratory diagnostics and pathology managed services, as published on 21st May 2026.

This award creates notable opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, especially those experienced in reagent rental and maintenance services. While this particular contract is not designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses or those involved with existing framework agreements can find competitive opportunities in similar future tenders. With Werfen Limited, a Warrington-based SME, securing the contract, companies aiming to expand their portfolio in healthcare diagnostics can gain insights and pursue future prospects in this domain.

## Notice

Accustar Reagent Rental & maintenance contract via the NHS Supply Chain Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2e0c08-5b4e-475e-9ec4-bdab84369e87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £461,165 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £461,165 |
| 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 | WERFEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2e0c08-5b4e-475e-9ec4-bdab84369e87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2e0c08-5b4e-475e-9ec4-bdab84369e87
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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