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Lab freezer

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 08:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority in the UK, involved the acquisition of a lab freezer specifically designated as "freezer 327952 for LRS-Pathology". This procurement falls under the industry category of refrigerators and freezers (CPV code: 39711100) and is classified under goods. Located in Cambridge, the procurement process reached its award stage, with the contract being signed on 20th February 2026 and becoming active on 24th February 2026. The contract, valued at £14,237.93 (excluding VAT), will conclude on 23rd May 2026. Although the procurement method is described as below threshold and of unknown procedure, it was successfully completed with a competitive process involving the supplier, PHC Europe BV.

This tender allows businesses in the refrigeration and freezer manufacturing sectors to engage with a prestigious organisation like the NHS, offering opportunities for growth through reputation and future business collaborations. The contract was awarded to PHC Europe BV, indicating opportunities particularly for large-scale enterprises capable of supplying specialised laboratory equipment. Companies looking to expand their market presence within the healthcare sector should consider such tenders as strategic engagements, potentially leading to sustained business growth and market visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lab freezer

Notice Description

1158 - freezer 327952 for LRS-Pathology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065aa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016299-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,237 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 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

PHC EUROPE

Further Information

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