---
title: "Provision of Bicarbonate of Soda"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0692ac"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Provision of Bicarbonate of Soda

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0692ac

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an open tender process for the provision of Bicarbonate of Soda, aimed at pollution abatement in clinical waste incinerators. This tender falls under the "Basic inorganic chemicals" industry category and is located in multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th June 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £305,000, with a contract period extending from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031, and a potential one-year extension option.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers within the chemical manufacturing industry, particularly those specialising in inorganic chemicals, to expand their market reach. The procurement method is open, inviting a broad range of businesses, including SMEs, to participate, providing they meet the suitability criteria. The evaluation criteria prioritise price (90%) and social value (10%), offering a competitive landscape for businesses looking to enhance their portfolios through government contracts. The contract's scope, substantial value, and potential for renewal make it an attractive prospect for enterprises aiming for sustained growth in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Invitation to tender for the Provision of Bicarbonate of Soda for use in pollution abatement equipment on clinical waste incinerators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041634-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £305,000 |
| Lots value | £305,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 17:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041634-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041634-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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