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01 Jul 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, titled "An invited review was necessary for Upper GI Team," was completed on 1st July 2026. This tender, concerning the services industry category with a focus on technical inspection and testing services, took place in the UKH12 region, specifically in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The tender process began as an invitation to tender and reached the award stage successfully. The procurement method was categorised as below threshold - unknown, with the contract being signed on 30th June 2026 and set to run until 1st October 2026.

This tender presents a notable business growth opportunity for companies offering expert services, particularly those specialising in technical inspections and testing within the healthcare sector. Large-scale professional bodies like the Royal College of Surgeons of England, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the type of well-established organisations suited to such bids. This procurement emphasises the need for technical expertise in healthcare settings and opens doors for companies capable of delivering specialised inspection services, potentially leading to further partnerships within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

An invited review was necessary for Upper GI Team

Notice Description

1555 -An invited review was necessary for Upper GI Team. The RCS are the only body that can be approached to provide such a service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c116
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061655-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,385 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Oct 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

ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND

Further Information

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