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Centrifuges for Genomics labs

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Feb 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is centred around Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which has sought to acquire centrifuges for genomics labs. The process, classified within the 'goods' industry category, involves the delivery of medical equipment in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, below threshold, without competition. The procurement process is now in the contract stage, having shifted from the award phase as of 9th February 2026, with the contract concluded 2nd February 2026 and set to run until 8th May 2026. The procurement involved active collaboration with Scientific Laboratories Supplies Ltd, a supplier classified as an SME.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and laboratory supplies. With a gross contract value of £20,160, such engagements facilitate business growth by establishing partnerships with prominent public institutions like the NHS Trust. SMEs equipped with capabilities in producing or distributing non-refrigerated centrifuges or similar medical equipment would find this contract an ideal fit, offering expansion into the healthcare procurement market. Moreover, the direct procurement method suggests future opportunities may arise for similar partnerships bypassing competitive tendering, encouraging ready and efficient suppliers to engage in such advantageous arrangements.

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Notice Title

Centrifuges for Genomics labs

Notice Description

1078 - Non refrigerated centrifuges for Genomics labs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064add
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011276-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£16,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 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

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

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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