Award

Medical device tracking system.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jan 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for a medical device tracking system, which aims to enhance the hospital’s ability to monitor staff compliance with medical equipment. This contract falls under the category of IT services—consulting, software development, internet, and support. Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom (region UKH12), the contract was awarded to THINK ASSOCIATES LIMITED on 19th January 2026, with a contract duration from 19th January 2026 to 18th April 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a process tailored for specific criteria not reaching the higher threshold of public procurement regulations.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in medical and compliance tracking systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering robust technological solutions for healthcare could find similar contracts beneficial, especially those with expertise in system development and integration. THINK ASSOCIATES LIMITED, based in Brighton, demonstrated alignment with the requirements by leveraging its capacity as an SME, highlighting the potential for similar firms to engage in future NHS IT service procurement. The contract awarded has a gross value of £19,200, providing a competitive advantage for businesses within the sector aiming for strategic engagement in public health service procurement.

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Notice Title

Medical device tracking system.

Notice Description

977 - Development of the medical device tracking system to able trust to better track staff compliance with medical devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004298-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 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

THINK ASSOCIATES

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