---
title: "Extension of the medical vacuum system."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a9e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# Extension of the medical vacuum system.

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a9e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the extension of the medical vacuum system to enhance gas resilience and reduce theatre downtime. This project falls under the 'services' category, specifically repair and maintenance services, with operations in the UKH12 region. The process, currently in the 'Award' stage, commenced with the contract signing on 20th February 2026, and the contract is set to run from 24th February 2026 to 23rd February 2027. Conducted under the legal basis of UK Public Contracts (2023/54), the procurement method was deemed 'Below threshold - unknown'.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large organisations with expertise in medical system maintenance and resilience solutions. Successful companies, such as the awarded supplier K&H Medical Ltd, stand to benefit by enhancing market presence within the healthcare sector through collaborative efforts with central government authorities like the NHS. Companies adept at navigating public procurement processes and equipped with the capacity to deliver services within specified regulatory and operational frameworks are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

1087 -Continuation of site medical gas resilience. Extension of the medical vacuum system to connect the main vacuum line to the vacuum system in the ATC to increase resilience and reduce theatre downtime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016290-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,327 |

## 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 | K&H MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 06:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016290-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016290-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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