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30 Jun 2026 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Direct typing kits" contract was led by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, identified by GB-NHS-RGT, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as number 1536, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically diagnostic kits, and the procurement process has been completed as of 30th June 2026. The procurement method was noted as "Below threshold - unknown," with the contract active from 30th June 2026 to 29th September 2026. This contract was awarded to MC Diagnostics Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Wirral, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in medical diagnostics and related technologies. Companies like MC Diagnostics Ltd that can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions while meeting the quality and regulatory standards in the healthcare sector stand a strong chance in similar tenders. This process underscores the importance of SMEs in the supply chain and their capability to deliver specialised goods, which can lead to potential partnerships and further contract engagements with public health organisations.

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Notice Title

Direct typing kits

Notice Description

1536 -FastQ B*27 Direct typing kits

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060990-2026
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

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,642 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MC DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

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