Award

Automation Equipment Installation

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement opportunity involves CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST overseeing the installation of automation equipment at Histopathology, 1000 Discovery Drive, Cambridge. Falling under the 'services' category, this procurement process is part of finalised contract awards, having reached the 'Award' stage on 26th March 2026. The focus is on the healthcare sector, specifically under central government authority management. Potential contractors should note the start date of 25th March 2026, with the contract period extending until 25th June 2026. The legal basis is aligned with the regulations covered under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This contract presents a notable business opportunity for firms specialising in installation services, excluding software. With a budget of £19,612.46 gross for completion, SDC Building Ltd, a large-scale company, has been successful in acquiring this contract. Companies with expertise in automation equipment installation and who can operate effectively within the designated region of Cambridge and its histopathological settings are best positions to compete. The process was governed by the procurement method "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potential pathway for more targeted engagements for businesses aiming to grow through niche service offerings in specialised technological installations. The project invites similar enterprises seeking growth through public contracts and collaborations with NHS Trusts.

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Notice Title

Automation Equipment Installation

Notice Description

1310 - Automation Equipment Installation at Histopathology 1000 Discovery Drive

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027876-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,343 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SDC BUIDLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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