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title: "Procurement of rapid result diagnostic kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059807"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Procurement of rapid result diagnostic kits

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059807

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on acquiring rapid result diagnostic kits. This process falls under the goods category within the healthcare industry. The Trust, located in Cambridge, UK, sought to procure 14,000 diagnostic kits specifically for viruses including COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV, targeting usage in the UK healthcare region UKH12. The procurement method was a direct award to Cepheid UK Limited, ensuring a timely and efficient acquisition for the Trust's diagnostic needs. The contract period is set from 20th September 2025 to 20th October 2025, with a gross value of £621,600. The process is currently at the award stage with pending completion dates for the contract's formal signature.

This procurement offers a valuable business growth opportunity, especially for suppliers in the healthcare and diagnostic equipment sectors. Companies providing compatible diagnostic solutions and those specialising in niche, high-demand laboratory products would find this contract illustrative of significant market potential. The robust demand during peak flu seasons necessitates reliable, rapid-testing solutions, making this a lucrative prospect for large-scale suppliers like Cepheid who can offer specialised test kits compatible with leading diagnostic systems. Smaller firms can explore partnerships with larger entities or look to innovate in providing complementary technologies or services.

## Notice

Procurement of 14,000 rapid result test kits (ref: KIT,XPRESS,COV-2/FLU/RSV PLUS ) for detection of the viruses causing COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV infections. Kits will be supplied as a one-off bulk delivery.

### Procurement Information

These rapid result test kits are for specific use with the Cepheid GeneXpert modular molecular diagnostic system used by the Trust's Point of Care Team. Cepheid is the sole supplier, and this bulk order safeguards supply during the winter flu season and secures best value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055591-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £518,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 16:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055591-2025
- 10 Sep 2025 at 15:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055579-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055591-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055579-2025
  10th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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