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Calibration of test equipment.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Jun 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Calibration of test equipment" has been concluded by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at calibrating equipment used for maintaining medical devices at the Trust. The contracting process was finalised with an award to Seaward Electronic Limited, a large supplier based in Peterlee, Co Durham. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown". The contract, valued at GBP 19,237.20, began on 2nd June 2026 and will run until 1st June 2027, with the contract having been signed on 28th May 2026. This award stage signifies the completion of the procurement process.

This tender presents business growth opportunities mainly for companies specialising in calibration services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. Large businesses that operate within or can easily service the Cambridge region would find this contract appealing due to its industry-specific requirements. Such contracts offer a reliable revenue stream over the duration, allowing for an expansion of market presence in the health sector. Enterprises seeking to enter or expand within the public health domain would benefit from monitoring similar opportunities, as they offer strategic entry points into government procurement channels.

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Notice Title

Calibration of test equipment.

Notice Description

1469 - This order is for the calibration of test equipment used to maintain the Trust medical devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aae7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051636-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,031 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 6-12 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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEAWARD ELECTRONIC

Further Information

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