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Maxwell(R) CSC 48 instrument

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Feb 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement for the Maxwell(R) CSC 48 instrument, an essential piece of laboratory equipment. The procurement process, which was below the threshold and carried an unknown procurement method, culminated in the awarding of contracts on 23 February 2026. The contract, valued at 55,632.65 GBP excluding taxes, began on 23 February and runs until 22 May 2026, encompassing deliveries within the Cambridge region, specifically UKH12. This procurement falls under the category of goods and relates to laboratory and precision equipment.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Large enterprises adept at fulfilling NHS requirements and located within the United Kingdom are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Promega UK Ltd, the successful supplier, illustrates how large-scale suppliers from healthcare and laboratory industries can capitalise on such opportunities, providing a pathway to fortify industry standing and expand market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Maxwell(R) CSC 48 instrument

Notice Description

1123 -- Maxwell(R) CSC 48 instrument - Maxwell(R) CSC 48 IQ/OQ package - Maxwell(R) CSC 48 Premier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,632 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

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

PROMEGA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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