---
title: "Automated thermal cyclers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ad7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Automated thermal cyclers

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ad7

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of automated thermal cyclers, crucial for genomics labs, to Life Technologies Ltd. This procurement process falls under the goods category within the medical equipment industry, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom (UKH12 region). The tender process, which has been completed, used a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method and was directed by the 2023 UK legislation. Awarded on 9th February 2026, the contract commenced on the same day and is set to conclude on 8th May 2026, with a total contract value of £22,520.88. The NHS Trust acts as the buyer in this process, reflecting its role as a central government public authority.

This tender opportunity underscores significant growth potential, particularly for companies involved in the production and supply of medical equipment. The procurement of advanced laboratory instruments like thermal cyclers is well-suited for large-scale suppliers who can meet high volume demands and specific technical requirements. Participating in such tenders not only facilitates entry into the healthcare sector but also strengthens a business's portfolio in a high-demand, niche market, paving the way for further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

1077 - Automated thermal cyclers for genomics labs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011257-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,767 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011257-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011257-2026
  9th 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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