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Engineering Service

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Jul 2025 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an Engineering Service contract titled "Fire Engineering Service." The procurement, classified under the services category, was completed on 15 July 2025, with a focus on the fire and explosion protection consultancy industry. The contract was awarded to OFR Consultants Ltd, a large firm based in Manchester, with the services to be delivered in the UKH12 region covering Cambridge. The procurement method applied was below threshold, indicating a unique process not defined. Key dates include the contract period from 15 July 2025 to 14 July 2026, with the contract signed on 9 July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in fire and explosion protection consultancy services to engage with a major public health institution. Companies experienced in delivering similar engineering services can capitalise on this opportunity to solidify partnerships within the public sector. Large firms with the capacity to manage and execute projects for central government public authorities, particularly those operating in or near Cambridge, stand well-suited to compete in such opportunities in the future, leveraging this as a growth avenue in strategic regional markets.

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Notice Title

Engineering Service

Notice Description

Fire Engineering Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ef8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039780-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

OFR CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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