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spinal microscope

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, pertains to the supply of a "spinal microscope" under the industry category of Microscopes (CPV: 38510000). This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in the award stage on 2nd February 2026. The contract has been awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, valued at £127,178.40, with the delivery set within the United Kingdom at postal code NE27 0QJ. The contract period spans from 16th January 2026 to 27th March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying high-precision optical instruments to engage with the healthcare sector, specifically those capable of offering advanced medical equipment like the TIVATO 700 System. While this particular contract was awarded to a large supplier, companies that facilitate similar framework agreements or have the capacity to supply sophisticated microscopes could position themselves favorably in future procurements. Despite this tender being unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), similar forthcoming tenders may yet allow for participation depending on supply capabilities and framework alignment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

spinal microscope

Notice Description

TIVATO 700 System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-900b746f-fe2c-45c2-956a-0273ec7d011a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab778f6d-fbcc-4381-a999-be2925b6acfa
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,178 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,178 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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