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08 Jul 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Joint operations" was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Cambridge, UK, covering the supply of medical consumables. This process, tagged as a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition," reached the award stage on 8th July 2026. The contract, valued at £35,773 (net), commenced on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2027. The awarded supplier, Joint Operations Ltd, is located in Swindon, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting medical consumables.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of medical consumables, particularly those capable of meeting the NHS's stringent quality and delivery standards. Companies that are established in the healthcare supply chain, or SMEs looking to expand their footprint in this industry, would be well-suited to participate in such opportunities. The direct procurement process, without competition, suggests procurement for niche or specialised products where the buyer relies on trusted suppliers with proven performance. Such contracts can provide steady business growth over the contract duration through reliable revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Joint operations

Notice Description

Supply of consumables by Joint Operations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c643
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064157-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,773 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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

JOINT OPERATIONS

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