Planning

Supply of 1 No Specular Microscope

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 09:26

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced a planned procurement process to supply a specular microscope, specifically akin to the EM-4000 model. This opportunity falls under the medical equipment industry category and is situated in Norwich, UK. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the procurement method being an open competition that is below threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th July 2025, with the enquiry period having concluded on 19th June 2025. The procurement legal framework follows the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation, and the potential contract period is scheduled from 1st August to 28th August 2025.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector, especially those that manufacture or distribute specular microscopes. Companies well-versed in providing high-quality equipment suitable for NHS requirements will find this contract particularly fitting. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate business growth and establish or strengthen relationships with central government entities, opening avenues for future opportunities and collaborations within the public health sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 1 No Specular Microscope

Notice Description

We are looking for any suppliers of specular microscopes similar to the EM-4000 to contract us to express an interest in receiving our tender enquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054fad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033583-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Dominic Byrne
Contact Email
dominic.byrne@nnuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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