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Platelet Incubators

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Jun 2026 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded with the awarding of a contract for the supply of two replacement platelet incubators, including compressor units, for its Blood Transfusion Laboratory. The tender, under the title "Platelet Incubators," falls within the goods category and aligns with the CPV classification for Incubators (33152000). Located in the UKH12 region, this procurement was carried out below the threshold via an unknown procurement method. The contract was signed on 29th May 2026, with a start date of 2nd June 2026, concluding on 1st September 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £19,486.20.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in medical laboratory equipment, with a particular emphasis on those capable of providing high-quality incubators. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in supplying complex medical goods might find this contract particularly beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and building a reputation within the healthcare sector. As the process has reached the awarding stage with Labcold Limited identified as the successful supplier, similar companies could view future procurements by this esteemed Trust as viable opportunities for business expansion and sectoral growth.

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Notice Title

Platelet Incubators

Notice Description

1476 - 2 replacement Platelet Incubators and accompanied compressor units for Blood Transfusion Laboratory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051643-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33152000 - Incubators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,238 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 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

LABCOLD

Further Information

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