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Automated thermal cyclers

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Feb 2026 at 10:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of automated thermal cyclers, crucial for genomics labs, to Life Technologies Ltd. This procurement process falls under the goods category within the medical equipment industry, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom (UKH12 region). The tender process, which has been completed, used a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method and was directed by the 2023 UK legislation. Awarded on 9th February 2026, the contract commenced on the same day and is set to conclude on 8th May 2026, with a total contract value of £22,520.88. The NHS Trust acts as the buyer in this process, reflecting its role as a central government public authority.

This tender opportunity underscores significant growth potential, particularly for companies involved in the production and supply of medical equipment. The procurement of advanced laboratory instruments like thermal cyclers is well-suited for large-scale suppliers who can meet high volume demands and specific technical requirements. Participating in such tenders not only facilitates entry into the healthcare sector but also strengthens a business's portfolio in a high-demand, niche market, paving the way for further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated thermal cyclers

Notice Description

1077 - Automated thermal cyclers for genomics labs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ad7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011257-2026
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
£18,767 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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