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Cryostat machine

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Feb 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the acquisition of a cryostat machine for dermatology services. This purchase, classified under medical equipment, falls within the "goods" category and is located in the UKH12 region, with the buyer situated in Cambridge, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract being signed on 23rd January 2026, and it remains active until 1st May 2026. The procurement was conducted using a “Below threshold” method, with Leica Microsystems Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical equipment. Firms that specialize in producing high-quality, technologically advanced cryostat machinery, particularly those capable of meeting the needs of a central government public authority, could find this segment highly beneficial. Large-scale suppliers like Leica Microsystems Ltd, which can offer competitive prices and expedited delivery services, are well-positioned to capitalise on similar future opportunities within the NHS framework and other government healthcare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Cryostat machine

Notice Description

1039 - Cryostat machine for dermatology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008730-2026
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
£38,408 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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