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Extension of the medical vacuum system.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 06:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the extension of the medical vacuum system to enhance gas resilience and reduce theatre downtime. This project falls under the 'services' category, specifically repair and maintenance services, with operations in the UKH12 region. The process, currently in the 'Award' stage, commenced with the contract signing on 20th February 2026, and the contract is set to run from 24th February 2026 to 23rd February 2027. Conducted under the legal basis of UK Public Contracts (2023/54), the procurement method was deemed 'Below threshold - unknown'.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large organisations with expertise in medical system maintenance and resilience solutions. Successful companies, such as the awarded supplier K&H Medical Ltd, stand to benefit by enhancing market presence within the healthcare sector through collaborative efforts with central government authorities like the NHS. Companies adept at navigating public procurement processes and equipped with the capacity to deliver services within specified regulatory and operational frameworks are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Extension of the medical vacuum system.

Notice Description

1087 -Continuation of site medical gas resilience. Extension of the medical vacuum system to connect the main vacuum line to the vacuum system in the ATC to increase resilience and reduce theatre downtime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016290-2026
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
Large

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
£52,327 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

K&H MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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