---
title: "SAMBA Tests"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9c6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-27"
---

# SAMBA Tests

Buyer: MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9c6

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust focused on acquiring "SAMBA Tests" within the medical equipment industry category. The buyer, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, located in Gillingham, UK, completed the procurement using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, due to urgent requirements. The contract for this tender was awarded to Diagnostics for the Real World (Europe) Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Saffron Walden. The contract went into effect on the 27th of November, 2025, and concluded on the same day. This procurement process was categorised under goods, specifically addressing medical equipment needs in the UK region.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in medical diagnostics and equipment to engage in rewarding supply chains with public healthcare institutions. Businesses equipped to provide similar medical equipment and testing solutions can explore potential growth by positioning themselves as reliable partners for urgent healthcare procurement needs. Collaboration with public authorities, like the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, can open doors for further opportunities within the healthcare sector, fostering long-term business relationships and enhancing reputation in the market.

## Notice

PO: 260009726

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077480-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,937 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GILLINGHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME7 5NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Gillingham South |
| Westminster constituency | Gillingham and Rainham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE REAL WORLD (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 08:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077480-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077480-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.drw-ltd.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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