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title: "Maintenance of GeneXpert IV POCT Testing Platform for Viral Hepatitis Service (Molecular Diagnostic System)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056a4c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-31"
---

# Maintenance of GeneXpert IV POCT Testing Platform for Viral Hepatitis Service (Molecular Diagnostic System)

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056a4c

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust involved a direct award for the maintenance of the GeneXpert IV POCT Testing Platform for the Viral Hepatitis Service. This is a service-related contract specifically aimed at the repair and maintenance of medical equipment, identified under the CPV code 50421000. Located in Reading, UK, this procurement falls under the health services category and was conducted without competition, as it was determined to be below the threshold. The tender began on 21st May 2025 and will run until 20th May 2028, reflecting a period of comprehensive maintenance services. The award, made to Cepheid UK Limited, became active following the contract signing on 19th May 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair services, particularly those with expertise in high-tech diagnostic systems. Companies like Cepheid UK Limited, which can offer specialised and dedicated maintenance services, are well-positioned to secure similar direct award contracts in the public health sector. The direct procurement method employed here implies a need for niche skills and establishes a clear demand for businesses that can meet specific service requirements without necessitating a competitive bidding process. This can be particularly advantageous for companies capable of offering unique solutions or possess proprietary technology in medical diagnostics and maintenance.

## Notice

Fully comprehensive maintenance contract for Cepheid GeneXpert IV POCT testing platform for mobile Viral Hepatitis Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044798-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 20 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,519 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 5AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Redlands |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEPHEID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044798-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044798-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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