---
title: "Rapid Flu/Covid testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060520"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Rapid Flu/Covid testing

Buyer: NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060520

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## Summary

The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the replacement of eight analysers related to Rapid Flu/Covid testing, under a reagent rental agreement. Contracted by Diagnostics for the Real World (Europe) Limited, this tender falls within the public authority central government sector and is classified under the category of reagents and contrast media. Located at Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital in Grimsby, UK, the procurement was executed through a direct award method, valued at approximately £625,397.76 gross over an initial one-year term, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The contract commenced on 11 February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 10 February 2027, with a maximum extension until 10 February 2029.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises given the tailored procurement method which ensures continuity of service amidst analyser upgrades. Companies with expertise in reagents and medical testing supplies are poised to benefit, enhancing their market presence and capability to support NHS operations. The need for next-generation analysers, as facilitated by this procurement process, underscores the demand for innovative solutions in the diagnostics industry which presents a strategic opportunity for commercial expansion and partnerships.

## Notice

Replacement of eight analysers, under a reagent rental agreement, Annual value of kits PS173,721.60 excl VAT.

### Procurement Information

Continuity of service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020867-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £521,164 |
| Contracts value | £521,164 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GRIMSBY |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN33 2BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| 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

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020867-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 17:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002867-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 17:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002862-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020867-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002867-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002862-2026
  13th January 2026 - Transparency 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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