Planning

Pathology Microscopes and Slide Scanning Equipment

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Planning

07 Jun 2018 at 13:13

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain is initiating a tender for the procurement of Pathology Microscopes and Slide Scanning Equipment, anticipated to commence on 15 April 2019 with a contract period extending until 14 April 2023. The total value of this procurement is approximately £8 million GBP, with an initial estimated expenditure of £2 million GBP in the first year. This tender falls under the planning stage and is being conducted through an open procedure. The relevant industry category includes inverted microscopes and various related equipment, serving multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the medical equipment and laboratory supplies sector, particularly those specialising in microscopy and imaging technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender is designed to be accessible and competitive, benefiting those that can supply innovative and effective pathology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Microscopes and Slide Scanning Equipment

Notice Description

This procurement is expected to comprise products such as Pathology Microscopes (which are instruments for use in a clinical laboratory environment for looking at tissue or cells at a microscopic level), Slide Scanning Equipment (a system, device or solution for digitizing pathology and produces a 'virtual slide' for viewing and analysis) along with associated accessories. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa 2 000 000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cf31db5-31ba-48fd-b557-feeaa0feeda5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aeb4927-47d6-452c-a038-3f9db6789b3b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38514100 - Darkfield microscopes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

38516000 - Monocular and/or binocular light compound microscopes

38518000 - Wide field, stereo or dissecting light microscopes

38519000 - Miscellaneous compounds for microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
Dawn Cowhig
Contact Email
dawn.cowhig@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORMANTON
Postcode
WF6 1TL
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Normanton
Westminster Constituency
Normanton and Hemsworth

Further Information

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