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Tissue processor

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of an automatic tissue processor, with Leica Microsystems UK Ltd being awarded the contract. This procurement, classified under medical equipment, falls within the goods category and adheres to the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 20th February 2026 and is set to run from 23rd February to 22nd May 2026, with delivery expected in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This process was conducted below the threshold, using an unknown procurement method, and is classified as a public authority procurement by central government.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised healthcare technology solutions. Given the focus on automatic tissue processing, companies with expertise in this area, including large-scale suppliers like Leica Microsystems UK Ltd, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such procurements can enhance visibility and credibility in the healthcare sector, potentially leading to further growth and expansion opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tissue processor

Notice Description

1144 - Automatic Tissue Processor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015964-2026
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
£34,378 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 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
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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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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