---
title: "Service & maintenance contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06559e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06559e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Service & maintenance contract

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06559e

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves a service and maintenance contract specifically for a histopathology VIP 6AI Processor. This contract falls under the category of repair and maintenance services within the healthcare sector, with activities taking place in the UKH12 region of Cambridge, United Kingdom. This process is currently in the award stage, having been completed as per the contract status. The procurement was initiated as a tender below threshold method, with key dates including the contract signing on 12th February 2026 and the period of activity spanning from 17th February 2026 to 16th February 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare equipment. Large companies similar to Sakura Finetek UK Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, would be well-suited to this opportunity. Businesses looking to expand into the healthcare sector in the Cambridge region can leverage such contracts for growth, by contributing their specialised maintenance services to NHS infrastructure needs.

## Notice

1133 - Service & maintenance contract - histopathology VIP 6AI Processor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014132-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,961 |

## 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 | SAKURA FINETEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014132-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014132-2026
  17th 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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