---
title: "Communication Technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614d7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Communication Technology

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614d7

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of communication technology, specifically a Grid pad communication tool, under the award ID 1. The procurement, which falls under the goods category for devices for the disabled, has been completed with a contract start date of 3rd February 2026 and end date of 2nd May 2026. The process was conducted using a procurement method below the threshold with Smartbox Assistive Technology as the supplier. With a contract value of £48,384 gross, the delivery is slated for the UKH12 region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses in the communication devices sector, particularly those specialising in assistive technology. Large-scale businesses with robust capabilities in delivering specialised equipment like devices for the disabled are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, this contract illustrates the ongoing demand within the healthcare sector for innovative communication solutions, paving the way for further opportunities as similar organisations look to upgrade or expand their assistive technology offerings.

## Notice

1064 - Grid pad communication toll

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009228-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 2 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,320 |

## 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 | SMARTBOX ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009228-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009228-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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