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Maintenance & calibration for 324 single channel pipettes

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage as of 9th February 2026. This contracting process pertains to the "Maintenance & calibration for 324 single channel pipettes", falling under the services category with a focus on repair and maintenance services. The procurement method was identified as below threshold and unknown, and the contract has been awarded to Sartorius UK Ltd. The contract period is set to run from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2027, with a total contract value of GBP 29,016.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in scientific equipment maintenance and calibration services. Small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those experienced with healthcare or laboratory apparatus services, would be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. The award to an SME like Sartorius UK Ltd underscores the potential for smaller businesses to successfully compete in public sector tenders by showcasing expertise and value in specialised services within the procurement framework of the NHS and other public authorities.

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Notice Title

Maintenance & calibration for 324 single channel pipettes

Notice Description

1084 - Maintenance & calibration for 324 single channel pipettes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011350-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,180 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 Feb 2027 6-12 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

SARTORIUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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