Contract award · 15 Aug 2025

C378416 - Purchase of Automated PCR platform

UK Health Security Agency awarded “Purchase of Automated PCR platform” to Cepheid UK Limited for £56,398 on 15 Aug 2025.

Laboratory & precision equipment South West

BuyerUK Health Security Agency

Value £56,398

WinnerCepheid UK Limited SME

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Buyer: UK Health Security Agency
Supplier: Cepheid UK Limited SME
Value: £56,398
Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector: Laboratory & precision equipment · Analysers (CPV 38434000)
Region: South West
Official notice: View on Contracts Finder
Timeline: Contract date15 Aug 2025

Published19 Aug 2025Published 4 days after the contract date

Description

Purchase of Genexpert IV R2.4 module with laptop10C and 2 year GX 4-4 Advantage Service Agreement

About the supplier

Cepheid UK Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 04422108).

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