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title: "Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Post-Warranty Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instrumentation and Provision of Reagents"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Post-Warranty Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instrumentation and Provision of Reagents

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069762

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## Summary

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process titled "Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Post-Warranty Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instrumentation and Provision of Reagents." This project is categorised under the goods industry, specialising in cytometers, and is situated in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled preliminary market engagement inviting suppliers to get in touch via email by 15th September 2026. The procurement aims to enhance services within the Haematopathology and Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS) and Immunology departments. Key dates include the future notice on 1st December 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st September 2027 and end on 31st August 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in medical and clinical instrumentation, as it includes the provision of flow cytometry systems and reagents to support various diagnostic assays. Companies offering innovative solutions in spectral flow cytometry, automation software, and digital connectivity for medical devices may find this project particularly attractive. With a contract value of up to £2,424,000, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a chance for business expansion and establishing partnerships with the NHS Trust.

## Notice

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) seeks to engage with potential suppliers via this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to seek feedback and information to the provision of Flow Cytometry Instrumentation and Reagents to CUH. Clinical flow cytometry is currently performed within the Haematopathology and Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS) and Immunology departments based in 2 separate locations at Addenbrookes's Hospital. 1. The HODS service is a regional specialist integrated diagnostic and follow-up service for Haematological neoplasms, serving a population of approximately 4 million. HODS perform a wide range of highly complex flow cytometry assays (8-10 colours) including those for monitoring minimal residual disease (MRD). Current workload is around 20,000 assays per year. 2. Immunology at CUH provide a routine diagnostic service of nearly 6,000 tests a year. In collaboration with Clinical and research teams across the Trust, Immunology are expanding their existing repertoire, to support diagnosis of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). The requirements are anticipated to include: - Provision of flow cytometry instrumentation (at least two separate flow cytometry systems will be required due to location of clinical laboratories) - Provision of reagents to support a wide range of diagnostic assays across the two services - Provision of pre-analytical automation solutions - Digital connectivity solutions including off-line analysis and integration into EPIC EPR. The Authority wishes to involve the market in discussing the following general points: - Current market and market interest in this project - Available contracting models (incl. reagent rental and lease agreement) - Currently available or novel solutions for refining the whole workflow process through pre-analytical, analytical, post analytical phases - Innovation and opportunities (for example Spectral Flow Cytometry)

### Planning Information

Invite direct contact from suppliers via email to lizz.grimwade1@nhs.net (HODS) and Victoria.barnard@nhs.net (Immunology) on or before 15th September 2026 (Tue).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065486-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,020,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 09:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065486-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 11:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048643-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 10:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043793-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065486-2026
  13th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048643-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043793-2026
  13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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