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Reagents

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Mar 2026 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Reagents" involves CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This process pertains to the goods category within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on blood-testing reagents for aiding blood transfusions. The procurement method was identified as "Below threshold - unknown," with the contract awarded to NBS Reagents, a large supplier based in Liverpool. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is active with a performance period starting on 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 22nd June 2026. The tender was signed on 12th March 2026, and the gross value of the contract is £34,415.01.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in healthcare reagents and medical supplies, particularly those with capabilities in developing or supplying blood-testing reagents. NBS Reagents, a supplier with substantial industry experience, has been awarded the contract, establishing potential for collaboration and expansion within the field of healthcare supplies. Businesses well-suited for this procurement include those with innovative solutions in laboratory equipment or similar expertise, ideally positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reagents

Notice Description

1273 - Reagents used for testing patients samples to aid the provision of blood and blood component transfusion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026046-2026
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

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,679 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 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

NBS REAGENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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