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Bowa electrosurgery units

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust entailed acquiring Bowa electrosurgery units, aimed at enhancing medical equipment in Cambridge, UK. Categorised under the goods procurement in electrosurgical units, this process favours businesses in the medical device industry. The awarded contract, valued at £56,512.59 excluding VAT, and active from March 18, 2026, to June 17, 2026, was completed through a direct procurement method, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on March 12, 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, specifically large enterprises familiar with electrosurgical units. As the procurement did not involve competitive bidding, it highlights potential benefits for businesses seeking direct engagement with public authorities like the NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with robust capabilities in medical equipment manufacturing and supply, such as Bowa Medical UK, which was the supplier awarded in this contract, stand to gain from participating in similar opportunities within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bowa electrosurgery units

Notice Description

1246 -3 CUSA compatible Bowa electrosurgery units

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024375-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33161000 - Electrosurgical unit

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,512 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

BOWA MEDICAL

Further Information

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