Award

Portable suction unit

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a "Portable suction unit," classified under the medical equipment industry category. This procurement process, facilitated by a below-threshold procurement method, reached the award stage with a contract awarded on 12th January 2026 to Rocket Medical PLC, an organisation based in Watford. The contract covers the delivery of goods to the UKH12 region in Cambridge, United Kingdom, from 16th January 2026 to 15th April 2026, with a total contract value of £20,179.80 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those with capabilities in producing and supplying specialised medical goods like portable suction units. It is an excellent opportunity for suppliers known for high-quality manufacturing and quick delivery times, especially those proficient in collaborating with public sector organisations like the NHS. Organisations aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in fulfilling public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Portable suction unit

Notice Description

971 R54569 Portable suction unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003892-2026
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
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
£16,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 15 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

ROCKET MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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