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title: "Pathology Rapid PCR testing systems,reagents & maintenance"
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# Pathology Rapid PCR testing systems,reagents & maintenance

Buyer: SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d4c7

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## Summary

The public procurement contract led by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust for pathology rapid PCR testing systems, reagents, and maintenance involves a direct award process, primarily aimed at ensuring continuity until a new managed service with Roche Diagnostics Limited is implemented. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, initiated this procurement to bridge the gap between the current and future contracts to maintain essential molecular diagnostic services. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically real-time PCR equipment, and covers microbiology as part of the Southern Counties Pathology Solution. The contract with Cepheid UK Limited, valued at £619,200 gross, was signed on 12th December 2025, and will run until 14th December 2026, ensuring the seamless continuation of patient services during the transition period to the new contract.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare diagnostics and medical equipment, specifically those offering advanced PCR testing technologies. The direct award highlights the necessity for suppliers with proven technical capabilities and experience in healthcare service delivery. Companies like Cepheid UK Limited, known for their expertise in molecular diagnostics, are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. Businesses in the large scale that focus on innovation in medical technology and have the potential to offer competitive and reliable solutions can benefit from such contracts, fostering growth by establishing long-term collaborations with NHS institutions.

## Notice

Pathology Rapid PCR testing systems,reagents and maintenance

### Procurement Information

Salisbury Hospital have historically procured and leased molecular testing platforms,maintenance and tests from Cepheid UK Ltd for the provision of MTB/RIF,C.Diff,CarbaR,MRSA,HIV,CT/NG Norovirus,Flu and Covid testing.Following a recent tender process, a new contract has been awarded for a Managed Service Contract for molecular diagnostics to Roche Diagnostics Limited.This contract constitutes Lot 5 of the South 6 Network Pathology Solution for Southern Counties Pathology (SCP) of which SFT is a participating member,and will expire co-terminus on 19th July 2031.Lot 5 consists of sub-categories of microbiology and SCP intend to award molecular diagnostics as the first sub-category.Lot 5 represented the final Lot in the Pathology network solution.Cepheid is a third party supplier as part of this new contract and the current equipment is due to be retained in the new contract.In order to bridge the time between the new contract being signed and implemented a new twelve month contract with Cepheid is to be agreed in order to continue with the service up to the new contract with Roche Diagnostics being implemented and thuse preventing any disruption or risk to the patient in the interim.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083629-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £516,000 |
| Contracts value | £516,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 8BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| 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
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33696300 - Chemical reagents
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083629-2025
- 3 Dec 2025 at 08:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079164-2025
- 28 Oct 2025 at 09:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068787-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083629-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079164-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068787-2025
  28th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cepheid.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/

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