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Controlled drug dispensing cabinet

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed its procurement process for expanding the CII Safe™ controlled drug dispensing system by acquiring an additional double cabinet. This procurement, classified under medical equipment, falls under the central government's public authority and is located in Cambridge, UKH12 region. The process reached the award stage on 19th March 2026, with the contract actively commencing from 19th March 2026 until 18th June 2026. Although a below-threshold procurement, this contract was conducted under legal framework 2023/54, ensuring compliance with public regulations.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supplies, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions in electronic drug management systems. Large-scale suppliers like Becton Dickinson Dispensing UK Ltd, based in Reading, have actively participated in this tender, securing the contract. Businesses equipped to offer controlled drug dispensing solutions and looking to partner with NHS institutions would find this an appealing opportunity for expansion and collaboration, benefiting from the prestige and stability associated with a public health body contract.

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Notice Title

Controlled drug dispensing cabinet

Notice Description

1280 - xpansion of current CII Safe(tm) controlled drug dispensing system by purchasing an additional double cabinet to expand the capacity of the CII Safe(tm) and continue the electronic management of controlled drugs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025279-2026
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,461 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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