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Pathology Microscope

ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Jun 2025 at 10:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an open procurement process for the acquisition of a microscope for their Pathology Department, located at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in Cambridge, UK. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically targeting microscopes, with a gross value of £16,800. Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals in accordance with the open competition method designated for below-threshold contracts. The tender is currently active and the submission deadline is set for 8th July 2025. The subsequent contract period will commence on 31st July 2025 and conclude on 1st August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that specialise in the medical devices field, with an emphasis on high-quality, competitively priced microscopes. Given that the award criteria focus entirely on price, companies offering cost-effective solutions while maintaining industry standards will be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity for electronic submissions and a straightforward procurement process further enhances accessibility for interested suppliers aiming to expand their business portfolio within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Microscope

Notice Description

Procurement of a Microscope for the Pathology Department

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05533f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035015-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing.papworth@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0AY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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