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Tissue Processor -

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Jun 2025 at 07:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a Tissue Processor intended for Histopathology. This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the contract was awarded on 27th May 2025, with the contract period starting on 12th June 2025 and ending on 11th June 2026. The procurement method used was below-threshold, and the value of the award amounts to £48,859.70. The goods are to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom including but not limited to UKC, UKD, UKE, and UKH.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to expand their market reach within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in supplying histopathology equipment are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future rounds. The procurement process being below the threshold suggests accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises, offering opportunities for growth and engagement with public authorities like the NHS. Potential suppliers should be prepared to deliver high-quality goods across various UK regions to meet the needs outlined by the NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Tissue Processor -

Notice Description

Tissue processor for Histopathology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054654
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031386-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAKURA FINETEK

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