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Instrument set

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for an "Instrument set" focused in the category of surgical instruments. The process, categorised under goods, falls below the threshold with procurement method details remaining unspecified. The buyer is centrally located in Cambridge, UK, specifically at Hills Rd, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. The contract was awarded on 17th February 2026, with Mercian Surgical Supply Co Ltd as the supplier, a large-scale business based in Worcestershire. The contract spans from 17th February 2026 to 16th May 2026, with a gross value of £23,536. This procurement supports the healthcare sector with essential surgical instruments delivered to the UKH12 region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying surgical instruments and medical equipment. Established large-scale suppliers like Mercian Surgical Supply Co Ltd are aptly positioned to fulfil such contracts, especially those capable of meeting specific NHS requirements and standards. Additionally, businesses with a solid logistical framework to ensure timely delivery to healthcare facilities across the UK can find this type of procurement highly suitable for expansion. The focus on strategic procurement within central government offers added opportunities for those seeking to strengthen their foothold in public sector markets.

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Notice Title

Instrument set

Notice Description

1143 - Free flap micro instrument complete set.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014176-2026
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

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 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

MERCIAN SURGICAL SUPPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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