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title: "Managed Service Contract for the Supply of Flow Cytometers and Associated Consumables and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a6e9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Managed Service Contract for the Supply of Flow Cytometers and Associated Consumables and Maintenance

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a6e9

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## Summary

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a managed service contract titled "Managed Service Contract for the Supply of Flow Cytometers and Associated Consumables and Maintenance". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on detection and analysis apparatus within the medical industry. Located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom, Cambridge, the procurement is set to proceed via an open procedure, indicating transparency and broad accessibility for potential suppliers. Key dates include a future notice anticipated by 1st October 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2032, offering a substantial engagement period for suppliers.

This tender creates promising opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture, supply, and maintenance of flow cytometers and related consumables. With an overall estimated contract value of £2,424,000, enterprises with capabilities in medical technology and diagnostic equipment are well-suited to compete. Companies that are adept in providing comprehensive service models, including installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance, will find this contract particularly attractive. The open procedure ensures a fair competition landscape, making it ideal for both established entities and growing SMEs looking to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Post-Warranty Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instrumentation and Provision of Reagents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049990-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 17:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049990-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049990-2026
  27th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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