Tender

Provision of Bicarbonate of Soda

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an open tender process for the provision of Bicarbonate of Soda, aimed at pollution abatement in clinical waste incinerators. This tender falls under the "Basic inorganic chemicals" industry category and is located in multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th June 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £305,000, with a contract period extending from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031, and a potential one-year extension option.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers within the chemical manufacturing industry, particularly those specialising in inorganic chemicals, to expand their market reach. The procurement method is open, inviting a broad range of businesses, including SMEs, to participate, providing they meet the suitability criteria. The evaluation criteria prioritise price (90%) and social value (10%), offering a competitive landscape for businesses looking to enhance their portfolios through government contracts. The contract's scope, substantial value, and potential for renewal make it an attractive prospect for enterprises aiming for sustained growth in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bicarbonate of Soda

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the Provision of Bicarbonate of Soda for use in pollution abatement equipment on clinical waste incinerators.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041634-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

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