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96 well deep well plate

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking supply of 96 well deep well plates, critical for maintaining Chemagic DNA extraction pathways. The procurement falls under the goods category within the medical sector, specifically laboratory pipettes and accessories. Located in Cambridge, UK, this contract has been awarded to Life Technologies Ltd, marking the contract award stage of the procurement process. The procurement was conducted below threshold, with the contract becoming active on 17 March 2026 and lasting until 16 June 2026. The awarded contract amounts to £30,500.64 gross (£25,417.20 net).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the laboratory supply industry, specifically those experienced in producing lab consumables like deep well plates. Large suppliers akin to Life Technologies Ltd, or those capable of supplying goods critical to DNA extraction processes, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Such contracts can offer entry into the healthcare sector, enhancing business visibility and growth potential within public sector markets.

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Notice Title

96 well deep well plate

Notice Description

1236 - 96 well deep well plate (2ml). Critical for maintaining Chemagic DNA extraction pathways.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023818-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,417 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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