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Suction machines

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Nov 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the supply of suction machines, specifically the Laerdal FSL982 model. This falls under the medical equipment industry category and targets the delivery location within the region of UKH12, United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being finalised and signed on 28th October 2025. The active contract commenced on 4th November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 3rd February 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown", reflecting a straightforward procurement approach suited to lower-value contracts.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses looking to supply medical equipment, particularly those offering competitive pricing and expertise within the healthcare sector. The contract was awarded to NHS Supply Chain, a large-scale supplier, indicating that businesses which can scale their operations or align with large distributors would be best poised to compete in similar opportunities in the future. Additionally, businesses geographically situated within or near the UKH12 region may find logistical advantages in such contracts. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their clientele within the NHS and reinforce their market presence in high-demand medical supplies.

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Notice Title

Suction machines

Notice Description

844 - Suction machines, Laerdal FSL982

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d99f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070723-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Feb 2026 1-6 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

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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