---
title: "Suction machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d99f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# Suction machines

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d99f

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the supply of suction machines, specifically the Laerdal FSL982 model. This falls under the medical equipment industry category and targets the delivery location within the region of UKH12, United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being finalised and signed on 28th October 2025. The active contract commenced on 4th November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 3rd February 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown", reflecting a straightforward procurement approach suited to lower-value contracts.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses looking to supply medical equipment, particularly those offering competitive pricing and expertise within the healthcare sector. The contract was awarded to NHS Supply Chain, a large-scale supplier, indicating that businesses which can scale their operations or align with large distributors would be best poised to compete in similar opportunities in the future. Additionally, businesses geographically situated within or near the UKH12 region may find logistical advantages in such contracts. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their clientele within the NHS and reinforce their market presence in high-demand medical supplies.

## Notice

844 - Suction machines, Laerdal FSL982

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070723-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 3 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 10:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070723-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070723-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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