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09 Jul 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of laryngoscopes and disposable instruments, with Timesco Healthcare Ltd being awarded the contract. This procurement, under the 'Medical consumables' industry category, involved a direct procurement method considered below threshold, without competition. Located in the UKH12 region (Cambridge), the contract started on 25th September 2026 and is set to conclude on 3rd September 2027. The overall gross value of the contract is £81,270, with the net value being £67,725 GBP. This procurement falls under the 'goods' main procurement category and adheres to the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supply industry, particularly those specialising in manufacturing and distributing medical consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Timesco Healthcare Ltd, which have the capacity to deliver high-quality medical instruments, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The direct procurement method used in this process often allows for more streamlined and cost-effective sourcing, potentially providing an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to strengthen their foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Timesco Laryngoscope/ Disposable Instruments

Notice Description

Supply of Laryngoscope and disposable Instruments by Timesco

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064549-2026
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
£67,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2027 6-12 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

TIMESCO HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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