---
title: "Cepheid Consumables - Laboratory Test Kits 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc9b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-07"
---

# Cepheid Consumables - Laboratory Test Kits 2

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc9b

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for the supply of Cepheid Consumables - Laboratory Test Kits for a period of six months. The award, dated 7th November 2025, was made to Cepheid UK Ltd through a direct award method, citing intellectual property rights and technical reasons as exclusive justifications. The procurement falls under the goods category and addresses requirements in the healthcare industry, specifically focused on manual swab test kits. The total contract value is £214,137.04, with the contract period starting on 9th December 2025 and ending on 8th June 2026. The standstill period concluded on 18th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical test kits and related consumables. Companies with expertise in producing innovative diagnostic tools or those holding exclusive rights to similar technologies could find expanded potential for collaboration with government healthcare institutions. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those capable of addressing urgent healthcare needs or possessing unique intellectual property, are well-suited to enter this competitive space. The successful delivery of these specialised test kits is crucial for addressing local healthcare challenges, thus offering businesses opportunities for growth and establishment within the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

supply of Cepheid Consumables for a period of 6-months.

### Procurement Information

Only supplier able to provide these test kits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071982-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 8 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,137 |
| 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 | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 11:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071982-2025
- 7 Nov 2025 at 11:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071961-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071982-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071961-2025
  7th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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