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Cryostat

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust successfully completed a procurement process for a Cryostat for Histopathology, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This procurement was categorised under goods, specifically Cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 10th March 2026, and slated to be active until 12th June 2026. The procurement method was below threshold and unknown, with a gross value of £39,787.56. The primary supplier awarded was Stryker UK, a large supplier based in Berkshire. Key decision dates include the signing of the contract on 10th March 2026, and the publication of contract details notice on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices. Businesses specialising in medical device manufacturing and supply, particularly those with experience in healthcare procurement, would have been well-positioned to compete. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority central government entity, acted as the buyer, providing a platform for suppliers to expand their market presence in the medical sector. The successful supplier, Stryker UK, exemplifies the benefits of engaging in this type of procurement, leveraging their large-scale operations to meet the trust’s needs efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryostat

Notice Description

1213 - Cryostat for Histopathology

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023015-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33165000 - Cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,156 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days 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

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

STRYKER

Further Information

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