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Laparotomy sets

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 09:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for laparotomy sets, categorised under operating theatre devices and instruments. The contract was awarded to B Braun Medical Ltd, a Sheffield-based supplier. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award date marked on 5th March 2026 and contract active from 12th March 2026 to 11th June 2026. This process is related to the health industry sector, with deliveries planned for the UKH12 region (Cambridge). Although the procurement method details remain unspecified below the threshold, the contract's legal basis aligns with the UKPGA of 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in surgical equipment and instruments. As the award involves goods suited for medical procedures in operating theatres, companies with expertise in this niche and established distribution networks within the UK could benefit. Smaller enterprises like SMEs could compete in similar future tenders and cater to public sector needs, gaining access to prominent institutions such as the NHS and expanding their business footprint in healthcare procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laparotomy sets

Notice Description

1197 - Laparotomy sets required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022153-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,232 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

B BRAUN MEDICAL

Further Information

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