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BX53 Microscope

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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11 Aug 2026 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procured an Olympus BX53 microscope with two left/right discussion arms. This is a medical equipment purchase, classified under CPV 33100000, for delivery in England. The equipment is intended for use within the Trust’s healthcare operations and comprises a specific microscope model rather than a broad equipment supply or maintenance service. The buyer is based in Gloucester. The requirement is for a complete Olympus BX53 microscope configuration with discussion arms on both sides, making it relevant to suppliers of clinical, laboratory or pathology microscopy equipment, particularly those able to supply Olympus systems and associated accessories through NHS purchasing arrangements.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Evident Europe GmbH - UK Branch on 21 July 2026. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, with tender submissions due by 21 July 2026 at 12:00. The awarded value was £51,000, and the award covers a contract period from 11 August 2026 to 10 August 2027. The published tender records a minimum estimated value of £51,000 and a stated upper value of £0.01. The purchase was categorised as goods. The opportunity was identified as unsuitable for SMEs and suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises. One supplier received the active award.

This award shows that Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust buys specialist clinical microscopy equipment through framework call-offs, with a requirement centred on an Olympus BX53 microscope and dual discussion-arm configuration. A credible future competitor would need to supply the specified Olympus platform or an accepted equivalent, provide the required accessories as a complete package, and understand the technical and operational expectations of NHS laboratories or pathology services. Experience supplying medical equipment to healthcare organisations, reliable manufacturer or authorised-distributor access, and the capacity to support framework purchasing would strengthen a supplier’s position. The recorded SME suitability indicates that the buyer favours suppliers with sufficient scale for this type of specialist equipment supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BX53 Microscope

Notice Description

Olympus BX53 Microscope With Left/Right Discussion Arm x2 Additional information: Olympus BX53 Microscope With Left/Right Discussion Arm x2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d9789c8-44f9-418e-a10f-e0144620e2f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b970a74f-00f6-447f-b6dd-d2fcb5060cb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2EL
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Evident Europe GmbH - UK Branch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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