---
title: "Rental of Blood Gas Machines and AGURE License 26-A-2661"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ae8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-24"
---

# Rental of Blood Gas Machines and AGURE License 26-A-2661

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ae8

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Rental of Blood Gas Machines and AGURE License," a contract concerning the rental of 36 blood gas machines and an annual AGURE licence. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 24th April 2026, with the contract period starting on 21st April 2026 and ending on 30th April 2027. The machines are to be delivered within the UK, primarily benefiting the healthcare sector in Leicester, United Kingdom, under the legal basis of legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical and healthcare equipment industries, particularly those specialising in blood analysis technology. Radiometer Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Crawley, West Sussex, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that established companies in this field can successfully secure contracts with NHS trusts. Businesses with expertise in medical equipment manufacturing, technology support, and healthcare services might find fruitful opportunities in similar procurement processes, especially those targeting public sector healthcare needs across the UK.

## Notice

Rental agreements for x36 blood gas machines (PS46,800) and annual licence for AGURE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037693-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,112 |

## 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 | RADIOMETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037693-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037693-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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