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Lab Testing

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves a procurement process for "Lab Testing", specifically focused on bio resource sample testing. This procurement falls under the services category, with pathology services being a prime focus. The awarded contract, completed on 11th September 2025, has a contract period from 23rd September 2025 to 22nd September 2026. Situated in the UKH12 region of Cambridge, the procurement process adhered to the "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The total contract value is £14,581.20 including VAT. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a central government public authority, ensuring the procurement meets rigorous standards and contributes to public health infrastructure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lab testing and medical pathology. As the contract was awarded to The University of Edinburgh, a large-scale organisation, it demonstrates opportunities for both large and well-established firms in the sector. Companies capable of providing high-quality laboratory services and handling bio resource samples efficiently would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The location in Cambridge, a hub of innovation and healthcare research, further augments potential collaborative growth and exposure to advancements in medical testing technologies. Such opportunities, especially within the NHS framework, can bolster business credentials and pave the way for further procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lab Testing

Notice Description

776 - Bio resource sample testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ffa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058833-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,151 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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