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title: "25-A-2601 YSI Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066fcc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# 25-A-2601 YSI Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fcc

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has completed a direct procurement process for a YSI analyser, which is crucial for metabolic research at the Leicester Diabetes Centre. The procurement involved acquiring FDA-approved goods, specifically aimed at enhancing the research capabilities in the region of Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement was part of a plan supporting both the capital build and expansion initiatives at the Centre. The contract for this biochemical analyser was signed on 18th December 2025, with the contract period running from 19th December 2025 until 31st December 2025. The procurement process was managed below threshold without competition, underlining its direct procurement method.

This procurement opens avenues for businesses involved in the supply of specialised medical and biochemical analysers, especially those that work with regulatory-compliant equipment. Companies such as large-scale suppliers or manufacturers with expertise in providing FDA-approved devices would benefit significantly. The investment in infrastructure for research ensures ongoing opportunities for suppliers to align with high-quality scientific standards and regulatory compliance, maintaining competitiveness in the field. Businesses engaged in the development and delivery of research-driven medical technologies will find particular growth opportunities by aligning with such procurement requirements.

## Notice

The purchase of an FDA-approved YSI analyser is requested as part of the capital build supporting the expansion of the Leicester Diabetes Centre. This investment underpins the delivery of several recently awarded, peer-reviewed research grants and reflects the Centre's continued success in attracting competitive external funding. The YSI analyser is essential infrastructure for high-quality metabolic research, providing gold-standard, highly precise measurement of glucose and lactate. The FDA-approved YSI analyser requested is the only version currently available on the market and is required to ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards associated with funded clinical and translational research. Alternative systems do not meet these regulatory requirements. Inclusion of this analyser will ensure that the Centre can deliver funded research to the required scientific and regulatory standards, maintain competitivenes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025542-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 31/12/2025 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025542-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025542-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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