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UKAS inspection.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 12:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is centred around the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Hills Road, Cambridge. The tender titled "UKAS inspection" focuses on certification services within the public authority-central government industry category, specifically maintaining ISO 15189 standards for laboratory inspection. With the procurement stage being complete, the contract was awarded to UKAS. The process began with a contract signed on 5th March 2026, and the contract duration spans from 16th March 2026 to 15th March 2027. The project is situated in the region UKH12 and the contract value is set at £17,499 gross (£14,582.5 net), below the threshold for larger procurement processes.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in certification services and laboratory inspections, particularly those familiar with ISO standards. Given the engagement of UKAS, a large supplier, in this contract, enterprises looking to expand their reach in the healthcare sector could benefit, especially if they offer competitive pricing and maintain high quality standards. Organisations with prior experience in public health sector contracts and those capable of delivering efficient inspection services would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKAS inspection.

Notice Description

1229 - UKAS inspection of laboratory to maintain ISO 15189 standards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066aed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023460-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,582 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 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

UKAS

Further Information

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