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Pathologist Microscope

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Jul 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust involves the acquisition of a microscope intended for the Pathology Department. The procurement falls under the industry category of "goods," specifically dealing with "Microscopes" as per the CPV classification. Situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, the Trust concluded the tender process on the 17th of July 2025, and the award was published on the 23rd of July 2025. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract period running from the 18th of July to the 8th of August 2025. The procurement method was categorized under "Other," and it is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs.

This procurement presents growth opportunities particularly for large-scale businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, like NIKON UK, Branch of NIKON EUROPE B.V., the awarded supplier. Such businesses can leverage their expertise, quality certifications, and reliable delivery capabilities to become key players in supplying high-precision scientific equipment to healthcare facilities and academic institutions. Given the specific requirements of the pathology sector, businesses with tailored solutions for medical microscopes and dynamic customer support systems are strategically positioned to benefit.

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Notice Title

Pathologist Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of Microscope for Pathology Department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3a3c207-596d-4bfa-b5ef-ea46b09a4122
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0220b3b-4ce6-4cd6-83ec-07eaba0ceab3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£17,190 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Karen Swan (RTF)
Contact Email
karen.swan@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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