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Drugs cabinet

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to the acquisition of an electronic management system for controlled drugs cabinets. The contracting process, now concluded and at the award stage, is centred in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with the relevant industry classification under medical furniture. The contract was signed on 15th December 2025, and it spans from 14th January to 13th April 2026. The procurement was conducted through a "Below threshold - unknown" method, indicating a potentially streamlined process for smaller scale contracts.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of medical equipment and furniture, especially those like Becton Dickinson UK Limited — the awarded supplier. Given its scale, SMEs operating within the healthcare supply chain could find similar opportunities in upcoming tenders. The focus on electronic management systems aligns with current trends in healthcare for enhanced operational efficiency and compliance, suggesting an ongoing demand for innovative solutions in this realm.

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Notice Title

Drugs cabinet

Notice Description

955 Electronic management of controlled drugs cabinet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060554
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002956-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33192000 - Medical furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,461 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 13 Apr 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

BECTON DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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