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Walker Safety Cabinets - Safety cabinet - Microbiology

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 May 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involved the direct award of a contract titled “Walker Safety Cabinets – Safety cabinet - Microbiology.” The procurement falls under the industry category of services with a focus on repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment, and it took place in Norwich, United Kingdom. This contract, which bypassed the traditional competition due to its below-threshold value, was concluded in the Award and Contract stage, with the signing date on 10 April 2026. The contract was set to be active from 23 April 2026 to 23 April 2029, with a gross value of £17,520.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance of medical equipment, particularly SMEs that fit within the service delivery scope outlined. Walker Safety Cabinets Limited successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for similar companies to pursue maintenance contracts with public authorities, especially those related to health services. Businesses equipped to offer specialised repair services within the microbiology equipment sector could significantly expand their markets and strengthen their portfolios through such engagements with public health institutions.

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Notice Title

Walker Safety Cabinets - Safety cabinet - Microbiology

Notice Description

Walker Safety Cabinets - Safety cabinet maintenance - Microbiology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a91e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050939-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALKER SAFETY CABINETS

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