---
title: "test samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f14b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-09"
---

# test samples

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f14b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "test samples," led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is focused on pathology services within the healthcare industry. The process, which has reached the contract award stage, began with a tender identified as "899" and concluded with a contract award to UK Biocentre Ltd. The contracting activity took place in the region of Cambridge, United Kingdom. The contract became active on 9th December 2025 and is set to last until 8th December 2026, with a gross value of £45,322.80. Initiated as a below-threshold procurement, the process was completed under the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and pathology services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive test sample services. Companies engaged in delivering similar service-based offerings are well-suited to compete in this space, particularly if they can demonstrate efficiency and reliability. As a large-scale supplier, UK Biocentre Ltd serves as an exemplar of the types of businesses that thrived in this procurement, emphasizing the growth potential for firms able to meet the NHS's stringent quality and service standards. Pursuing such contracts can establish long-term relationships with public health institutions and open doors to future collaborations.

## Notice

899 - Test Sample service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080851-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,769 |

## 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 | UK BIOCENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 07:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080851-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080851-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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