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test samples

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Dec 2025 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "test samples," led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is focused on pathology services within the healthcare industry. The process, which has reached the contract award stage, began with a tender identified as "899" and concluded with a contract award to UK Biocentre Ltd. The contracting activity took place in the region of Cambridge, United Kingdom. The contract became active on 9th December 2025 and is set to last until 8th December 2026, with a gross value of £45,322.80. Initiated as a below-threshold procurement, the process was completed under the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive test sample services. Companies engaged in delivering similar service-based offerings are well-suited to compete in this space, particularly if they can demonstrate efficiency and reliability. As a large-scale supplier, UK Biocentre Ltd serves as an exemplar of the types of businesses that thrived in this procurement, emphasizing the growth potential for firms able to meet the NHS's stringent quality and service standards. Pursuing such contracts can establish long-term relationships with public health institutions and open doors to future collaborations.

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Notice Title

test samples

Notice Description

899 - Test Sample service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f14b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080851-2025
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
£37,769 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 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

UK BIOCENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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