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Scout needles

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement was for "Scout Needles" under the industry category of medical goods. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 3rd March 2026 and active from 5th March to 4th June 2026. The method used was below threshold with an unknown specification, and it involved the procurement of goods valued at £15,000 gross, with a delivery location in the UKH12 region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in medical needles and related equipment. Large suppliers such as Merit Medical, who was awarded the contract, are typically well-positioned to compete in such tenders due to their scale and capacity to meet the specific needs of healthcare institutions. Engaging in these procurement opportunities can help businesses expand their market presence within the UK's public healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

Scout needles

Notice Description

1177 - Scout Needles for use with Scout equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019779-2026
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

33141320 - Medical needles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Jun 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

MERIT MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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