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Diagnostic Microscope Equipment ENT Stack

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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14 May 2026 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust pertains to the acquisition of Diagnostic Microscope Equipment ENT Stack. Classified under industry category CPV 38510000 for microscopes, the procurement took place in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been reached and completed, with the contract officially awarded on 18th February 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 31st March 2026 and conclude on 30th March 2031. The total awarded value stands at £185,486 GBP, highlighting a significant investment in advanced medical equipment.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics and equipment manufacturing. Particularly well-suited are companies with a focus on medical technology development and provision, capable of delivering high-precision diagnostic solutions. Although the procurement favours established suppliers, such as Karl Storz Endoscopy (UK) Limited, SMEs that can navigate framework agreement call-offs may also find opportunity. Businesses that can offer innovative, cost-effective solutions within the niche of diagnostic microscopes stand to benefit from similar future procurements in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diagnostic Microscope Equipment ENT Stack

Notice Description

Provision of Diagnostic microscope equipment - ENT Stack system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b75b0ce9-dafc-4ecf-b425-7962a2b88fa0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c281cd49-7a11-4979-8065-9ebfaf1a7f13
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,271 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,486 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY (UK

Further Information

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