Planning

Managed Service Contract for the Supply of Flow Cytometers and Associated Consumables and Maintenance

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 17:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a managed service contract titled "Managed Service Contract for the Supply of Flow Cytometers and Associated Consumables and Maintenance". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on detection and analysis apparatus within the medical industry. Located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom, Cambridge, the procurement is set to proceed via an open procedure, indicating transparency and broad accessibility for potential suppliers. Key dates include a future notice anticipated by 1st October 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2032, offering a substantial engagement period for suppliers.

This tender creates promising opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture, supply, and maintenance of flow cytometers and related consumables. With an overall estimated contract value of £2,424,000, enterprises with capabilities in medical technology and diagnostic equipment are well-suited to compete. Companies that are adept in providing comprehensive service models, including installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance, will find this contract particularly attractive. The open procedure ensures a fair competition landscape, making it ideal for both established entities and growing SMEs looking to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Service Contract for the Supply of Flow Cytometers and Associated Consumables and Maintenance

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049990-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

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
27 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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