Award

0P001610 Microscope for Neuro Theatres

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

21 Jul 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "0P001610 Microscope for Neuro Theatres" is managed by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, UK. This procurement falls within the goods category and specifically targets the procurement of microscopes, classified under CPV code 38510000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender value was set at £585,000, with the entire contract period running from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2026. The award was made on 14th July 2025 to CARL ZEISS LTD, a large-scale supplier, and published on 21st July 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the optical instrumentation sector, particularly those capable of supplying high-precision medical equipment like microscopes. Although the procurement process was selective, businesses on similar frameworks could benefit from understanding the standards and requirements set forth by large NHS buyers. Firms that excel in delivering high-quality medical equipment and maintaining robust frameworks would be well-suited to explore these procurement opportunities to expand their reach across the NHS and broader healthcare market in the UK and potentially within international territories.

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Notice Title

0P001610 Microscope for Neuro Theatres

Notice Description

0P001610 Replacement Microscope for Theatres URN - CPQ 17437 MIC 25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5c53384-5953-45b2-b5d6-91bb4edb6602
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bafd9ad-cb11-4d5a-9fca-a66f877159e2
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
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
£585,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,836 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jacintha Philip RYR
Contact Email
uhsussex.diagnosticstherapies-procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 5BE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Whitehawk & Marina
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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