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03 Jul 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves a tender for reagents specifically required for ED full blood count testing on a Sysmex analyser. This contract falls under the goods category and centres on laboratory reagents. The procurement is classified under the "Below threshold - unknown" method, with the main procurement category being goods. The process has reached the completion and award stages, with the contract starting on 3rd July 2026 and concluding on 2nd October 2026. This procurement is significant for suppliers located in the UK, specifically within the Cambridge area, classified under the region UKH12.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and manufacture of laboratory reagents, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements of the Sysmex analyser. Large-scale suppliers similar to STEMEX LTD, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to provide these goods. Engaging in this tender can aid similar businesses in establishing a foothold in the healthcare industry, potentially opening doors for future collaborations and contracts within the NHS framework. The successful fulfilment of such contracts can significantly contribute to the growth and expansion of businesses operating within this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

Reagents

Notice Description

1524 -Reagents required for ED full blood count testing on a sysmex analyser under contract. Reagents only supplied by sysmex.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c302
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062595-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,757 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

STEMEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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