---
title: "Cryostat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669e8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Cryostat

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669e8

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust successfully completed a procurement process for a Cryostat for Histopathology, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This procurement was categorised under goods, specifically Cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 10th March 2026, and slated to be active until 12th June 2026. The procurement method was below threshold and unknown, with a gross value of £39,787.56. The primary supplier awarded was Stryker UK, a large supplier based in Berkshire. Key decision dates include the signing of the contract on 10th March 2026, and the publication of contract details notice on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices. Businesses specialising in medical device manufacturing and supply, particularly those with experience in healthcare procurement, would have been well-positioned to compete. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority central government entity, acted as the buyer, providing a platform for suppliers to expand their market presence in the medical sector. The successful supplier, Stryker UK, exemplifies the benefits of engaging in this type of procurement, leveraging their large-scale operations to meet the trust’s needs efficiently.

## Notice

1213 - Cryostat for Histopathology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023015-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,156 |

## 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 | STRYKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33165000 - Cryosurgical and cryotherapy devices

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023015-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023015-2026
  13th 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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