---
title: "Scout needles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# Scout needles

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662bb

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement was for "Scout Needles" under the industry category of medical goods. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 3rd March 2026 and active from 5th March to 4th June 2026. The method used was below threshold with an unknown specification, and it involved the procurement of goods valued at £15,000 gross, with a delivery location in the UKH12 region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in medical needles and related equipment. Large suppliers such as Merit Medical, who was awarded the contract, are typically well-positioned to compete in such tenders due to their scale and capacity to meet the specific needs of healthcare institutions. Engaging in these procurement opportunities can help businesses expand their market presence within the UK's public healthcare landscape.

## Notice

1177 - Scout Needles for use with Scout equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019779-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 4 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,500 |

## 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 | MERIT MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141320 - Medical needles

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 10:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019779-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019779-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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