Scope
Description
Procurement of 14,000 rapid result test kits (ref: KIT,XPRESS,COV-2/FLU/RSV PLUS ) for detection of the viruses causing COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV infections.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £518,000 excluding VAT
- £621,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 September 2025 to 19 October 2025
- 1 month, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
These rapid result test kits are for specific use with the Cepheid GeneXpert modular molecular diagnostic system used by the Trust's Point of Care Team. Cepheid is the sole supplier, and this bulk order safeguards supply during the winter flu season and secures best value.
Supplier
CEPHEID UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 04422108
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTXD-3325-QHRW
Unit 4 Blythe Valley Innovation Centre, Central Boulevard
Solihull
B90 8AJ
United Kingdom
Email: salesuk@cepheid.com
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RGT
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCP-8863-HDGN
Hills Rd
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Email: kevin.macey1@nhs.net
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government