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Symbot Phase 2

THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Symbot Phase 2," under the category of services related to Research and Development on security and defence materials. This procurement occurred in Bebington, United Kingdom, and was completed through a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was awarded to Blum Health Ltd, a large-scale supplier, with the process reaching the award stage as of 15th August 2025. The contract commenced on 7th July 2025 and concluded on 8th July 2025, with a gross value of £19,782.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in providing research and development services, particularly those focusing on security and defence sectors. As the procurement method involved a direct award, businesses that can build strong relationships with public authorities like the NHS Foundation Trust could find themselves well-positioned for similar opportunities. Large-scale enterprises capable of fulfilling niche R&D roles quickly and effectively are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, as exemplified by Blum Health Ltd's successful award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Symbot Phase 2

Notice Description

Symbot Phase 2 for June - Inv Number 0493

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049069-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Fionn McNally
Contact Email
fionn.mcnally@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUM HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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