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Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Post-Warranty Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instrumentation and Provision of Reagents

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

13 Jul 2026 at 09:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

13 May 2026 at 10:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process titled "Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Post-Warranty Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instrumentation and Provision of Reagents." This project is categorised under the goods industry, specialising in cytometers, and is situated in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled preliminary market engagement inviting suppliers to get in touch via email by 15th September 2026. The procurement aims to enhance services within the Haematopathology and Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS) and Immunology departments. Key dates include the future notice on 1st December 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st September 2027 and end on 31st August 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in medical and clinical instrumentation, as it includes the provision of flow cytometry systems and reagents to support various diagnostic assays. Companies offering innovative solutions in spectral flow cytometry, automation software, and digital connectivity for medical devices may find this project particularly attractive. With a contract value of up to £2,424,000, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a chance for business expansion and establishing partnerships with the NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Post-Warranty Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instrumentation and Provision of Reagents

Notice Description

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) seeks to engage with potential suppliers via this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to seek feedback and information to the provision of Flow Cytometry Instrumentation and Reagents to CUH. Clinical flow cytometry is currently performed within the Haematopathology and Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS) and Immunology departments based in 2 separate locations at Addenbrookes's Hospital. 1. The HODS service is a regional specialist integrated diagnostic and follow-up service for Haematological neoplasms, serving a population of approximately 4 million. HODS perform a wide range of highly complex flow cytometry assays (8-10 colours) including those for monitoring minimal residual disease (MRD). Current workload is around 20,000 assays per year. 2. Immunology at CUH provide a routine diagnostic service of nearly 6,000 tests a year. In collaboration with Clinical and research teams across the Trust, Immunology are expanding their existing repertoire, to support diagnosis of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). The requirements are anticipated to include: - Provision of flow cytometry instrumentation (at least two separate flow cytometry systems will be required due to location of clinical laboratories) - Provision of reagents to support a wide range of diagnostic assays across the two services - Provision of pre-analytical automation solutions - Digital connectivity solutions including off-line analysis and integration into EPIC EPR. The Authority wishes to involve the market in discussing the following general points: - Current market and market interest in this project - Available contracting models (incl. reagent rental and lease agreement) - Currently available or novel solutions for refining the whole workflow process through pre-analytical, analytical, post analytical phases - Innovation and opportunities (for example Spectral Flow Cytometry)

Planning Information

Invite direct contact from suppliers via email to lizz.grimwade1@nhs.net (HODS) and Victoria.barnard@nhs.net (Immunology) on or before 15th September 2026 (Tue).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069762
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065486-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,020,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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