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LIDIA0009 - ENT Microscopes

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST DO NOT USE

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Lincoln, purchasing ENT microscopes under the title "LIDIA0009 - ENT Microscopes" through a call-off from the NHS SC Microscopes and Associated Accessories framework. The industry category is medical equipment, classified under CPV code 33100000, and the delivery is set for the postal code LN5 7JH in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the award stage, completed as of 18th February 2026. The call-off uses a selective procurement method from an established framework, with delivery commencing between 31st March and 30th April 2026. The procurement's total value is £505,638 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those with capabilities in delivering high-quality ENT microscopes. Large-scale suppliers like LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, who are the awarded supplier, are well-suited to participate in such tenders. As the procurement process is based on a framework agreement, businesses within the framework can leverage their strategic position to secure similar contracts, fostering expansion within the healthcare sector procurement domain. Competition for these types of tenders is favourable for businesses excelling in specialised medical technologies.

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Notice Title

LIDIA0009 - ENT Microscopes

Notice Description

Purchase of x13 ENT microscopes from Leica Microsystems UK via call-off from the NHS SC Microscopes and Associated Accessories framework (ref: 2022/S 000-020537)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bdb0aec-ca81-4159-b6cc-4bcbee7b866b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83300652-272b-41b0-b4df-4962ebe25141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£505,638 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£505,638 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST DO NOT USE
Contact Name
Matthew Thomas
Contact Email
matthew.thomas43@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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