NHS Rapid Flu/Covid Testing Contract Awarded
Summary
The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust has published a contract notice for the direct award of a reagent rental agreement for rapid flu and Covid testing kits. The contract value is £625,397.76 including VAT and will run for one year with two optional one-year extensions.
What changed
This notice announces the direct award of a contract by the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust to DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE REAL WORLD (EUROPE) LIMITED for the replacement of eight analysers under a reagent rental agreement for rapid flu and Covid testing. The total contract value, including VAT, is £625,397.76, with an initial term of one year and two optional one-year extensions, potentially extending the contract to February 2029. The contract was signed on February 10, 2026.
This is a procurement notice detailing a contract award. While it does not impose new regulatory obligations on external entities, it signifies a significant procurement decision within the NHS. Companies involved in supplying medical diagnostics and reagents should note the details of this award, including the supplier, value, and duration, as it may indicate market trends or opportunities. No specific actions are required from compliance officers unless their organization is directly involved in supplying such services or is a competitor.
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Contract
Rapid Flu/Covid testing
- NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-020867
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060520 (view related notices)
Published 9 March 2026, 12:31pm
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W219520
Description
Replacement of eight analysers, under a reagent rental agreement, Annual value of kits £173,721.60 excl VAT.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £521,164.80 excluding VAT
- £625,397.76 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 February 2026
Contract dates
- 11 February 2026 to 10 February 2027
- Possible extension to 10 February 2029
- 3 years Description of possible extension:
1 year initial term plus 2 optional extensions of 1 year each
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
Reagents and contrast media
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Below £5 million threshold.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
Continuity of service.
Supplier
DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE REAL WORLD (EUROPE) LIMITED
- Companies House: 05850389
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXYN-4176-VDZJ Suite 12 Science Village Chesterford Research Park
Saffron Walden
CB10 1XL
United Kingdom
Email: sales@drw-ltd.com
Website: http://www.drw-ltd.com
Region: UKH35 - West Essex
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RJL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBX-2232-TZVV Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road
Grimsby
DN33 2BA
United Kingdom
Email: hyp-tr.cs.supplies@nhs.net
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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