Award

Retractor Frames Sets

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded an award for the procurement of Thompson Farley Retractor Frames Sets, classified under operating-theatre devices, within the public authority sector. The procurement falls under the industry category of medical goods and services, specifically targeting the UKH12 region in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The contracting process is in the award and contract stage, having commenced on 13 March 2026, and is set to conclude on 12 June 2026. The procurement method was below the threshold with an unspecified type, and the initial signing of the contract ensued on 5 March 2026. The gross contract value is £23,694.18, while the net amount totals £19,745.08 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in surgical devices or operating-theatre equipment. Large businesses capable of delivering high-quality medical goods would be well-suited to compete in similar contracts in the future. As highlighted by the supplier, Medscience Distribution, there is substantial room for growth in providing cutting-edge medical equipment to well-established NHS trusts. Organisations aiming to expand within the UK healthcare market can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolios and foster long-term client relationships.

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Notice Title

Retractor Frames Sets

Notice Description

1205 - Thompson Farley Retractor Frames Sets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022659-2026
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

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,745 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 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

MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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