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Reagents

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority in the central government sector, has successfully concluded a procurement process for the supply of Bio Rad reagents used in blood transfusion testing. This contract, identified under the title "Reagents," falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory reagents, and involves Bio-Rad Laboratories Limited as the supplier. Located in Cambridge, the Trust conducted the procurement process using a below-threshold method, which has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £49,996.94 including VAT, commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in supplying laboratory reagents, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in producing or distributing goods similar to Bio Rad reagents could effectively leverage such contracts to establish or strengthen relationships with prominent healthcare institutions. Large businesses familiar with central government procurement processes could find this type of tender especially advantageous, providing a platform for demonstrating value and capability within the competitive public healthcare market.

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Notice Title

Reagents

Notice Description

1041 - Bio Rad reagents for testing in blood transfusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008755-2026
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

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,664 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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